This program recognizes donors whose cumulative lifetime financial contributions to the Idaho Youth Ranch exceed $5,000 or whose total lifetime cash gifts number 100 or more.
Donors are represented on the tree with names engraved on individual "leaves" or "river rocks." New names are added as donors reach benchmark giving levels.
A fitting tribute to Idaho’s youth, this bronze sculpture depicts children playing around the tree growing beside the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River.
The "Tree of Life" is located at the Boise Airport. The Boise Airport location gives the display high visibility. More than four million people will view or walk past it each year.
Each donor on the Tree of Life provides a silent endorsement of the Idaho Youth Ranch’s vital mission.
To provide troubled children and families
a bridge to a valued, responsible and productive future.
Leaf colors denote special friends in each category. River rocks placed at the base of the tree represent of the Ranch’s major donors.
Although the sculpture recognizes donors at various levels, the Idaho Youth Ranch would not be where it is today without the faithful support of all of its donors. It is hoped that others, whose names are not yet listed, will be encouraged to begin or increase their giving.