The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Donors Who Gave $25-Million or More in 2003

JOAN B. KROC
$1.91-billion: 10 organizations
Mrs. Kroc, who died on October 12, 2003, at age 75, left $1.91-billion to 10 organizations. She was the widow of Ray A. Kroc, the founder of the McDonald's Corporation. Her gifts were: $1.5-billion to the Salvation Army, in Alexandria, Va., to construct and endow up to 50 recreational and educational facilities across the United States; $200-million...

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