Make a Donation

The Forge exists thanks to many generous contributions of time, money, and other resources.
We welcome any and all donations, financial or otherwise.

Our Need

Financial donations for the development and maintenance of the Forge campsite are welcomed and appreciated. In 2024 the projected monetary need is $1,500,000. See the Future Development page to learn how your donations will be used.

We also welcome non-monetary donations, such as tools, machinery, and equipment.

How to Donate

We gratefully accept all donations, but depending on the type of donation we will need to process it differently. Please refer to the chart below to find how to make your donation.

Donate through the website
(Click “Donate” on bottom righthand corner)

Call or text Gary Walker at (208) 724-1410

Call or text John Tipton at (208) 739-2841 or email at tiptonjohn054@gmail.com

Donations are Tax-Exempt

The Forge operations and development are overseen by the 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization Catherine Creek Christian Youth Camp Inc., which was officially established in December 2018. The organization received tax-exempt status for all donations.