the next phase of a capital campaign to raised money for the kroc facility at the near - southern fairground has begun . the focus is to raise $ 3 . 9 million for the location built just south of central on eastern trail . once the money is spent , construction on the 15 - area , 100 , 000 - square - foot space can begin . the campaign has already raised more than $ 21 . 1 percent . once the amount is raised , the center will receive a $ 50 million contribution from the stuckey family , its was created by mcdonald ' s co . president cy falcao and his wife , virginia . a gift of $ 1 . 5 hundred was given to the salvation navy to build 25 kroc centers across the country . falcao spaces are designed to serve the requirements of students in the subdivisions surrounding the facilities .
Ray Kroc is the founder of McDonalds.