Frequently Asked Questions
Individuals, foundations, or groups of donors can create a named endowed scholarship to support camper scholarships at New Life Ranch. These gifts are invested in the Founders Endowment, the earnings of which provide scholarships for camper families who need assistance to cover the cost of camp
Currently, thanks to generous donors who are matching endowment gifts, a minimum gift of $2,500 is required to create a named, endowed scholarship. Because of the matching funds, the initial gift will be matched 3:1. This means that a gift of $2,500 will be matched with $7,500, in total creating a $10,000 named endowment. The initial gift can be given immediately, pledged before 2026, made in a lump sum, or made over multiple gifts. A donor can give online, or contact Tim Hale (tim@newliferanch.com), Chief Development Officer, to discuss ways to give. New Life Ranch will create a gift agreement with the donor to establish the name of the fund and the donor’s intent.
Yes, a donor can absolutely support the Founders Endowment by giving less than the minimum amount. When making a gift online, a donor can select from the dropdown menu an existing named fund to support, rather than creating their own fund. Alternatively, the donor can select “Wherever Needed” from the dropdown menu, and New Life Ranch will select the fund where the gift will be designated. A list of existing funds and descriptions can be found below.
Donor: Anonymous
LTJG Aaron P. Fowler (1992-2022) left an immense legacy of faithfulness and friendship when he lost his life in a military training accident. Aaron was a camper at New Life Ranch, completed the Leadership Development Program, and was a camp counselor in 2011. It was evident to anyone who met him that his purpose was to make God’s name known, and the hope of this fund is to continue that legacy in honor of Aaron.
Donor: Bill & Susan Kenworthy
Bill had a true servant's heart. He faithfully served campers, visitors and staff and mentored many young people in the kitchen. He sometimes looked grumpy, but always had a heart of gold.
Donor: John I. Blair IV & Elaine Thiessen Blair
My husband and I met in 1970 and spent one of our first dates at NLR when my church youth group had their spring retreat. I had no idea at that time that John had a history with the Heck family & NLR dating back to 1955. He attended camps organized by Rev. Heck when it was Kellum's Ranch, attended NLR as a camper until 1962, and later served as a counselor. Over the years we have often sponsored children of family & friends to attend camp at the ranch. We know the importance of planting the seeds of the gospel in young lives and the lasting effect it can have on their families. Our desire is to continue to help provide scholarships for future generations of children to have those same experiences. Our hope is to honor our own family roots through this fund.
New Life Ranch and leadership development meant the world to Claire. She was so excited to spend June of 2025 with her amazing friends at New Life training to be a counselor. This program has brought her so much joy and love for life and Jesus. Claire would love nothing more than to help others have the same experience for years to come.
Donor: Janet Morford
In Memory of Bobby Morford
Donor: Lura Joseph
The fund is in memory of my parents, Don and Ruth Joseph, as well as others in my family. My parents sent me to NLR camps from grade school through high school and contributed in various ways. I know they would be pleased with this memorial.