Born outside Caldwell to two Idaho natives, Jane speaks fondly of a childhood that taught her the value of generosity, education, and hard work. She is the daughter of a farmer and a teacher who strongly believed in making sure that Jane and her three sisters received an education.

Jane chuckled as she explained that her mother wanted six sons and that�s one of the reasons her parents starting giving to Idaho Youth Ranch in the 1960s. At the time, Idaho Youth Ranch was a program designed for �wayward boys.� (Idaho Youth Ranch began accepting girls in the 1970s. Her parents believed that by contributing to Idaho Youth Ranch, they could help raise young men too.

Jane began giving $25 to Idaho Youth Ranch when she was in college and she continued that generosity throughout her career, later creating a scholarship fund for girls in honor of her mother.

�Mom used to say that if you educate a woman, you educate a family.�

For Jane, generosity is a part of her life�s work. Supporting causes she loves is a joy she has carried throughout her life.

�Seeing and understanding a need that I can make some difference in if I came up with a little money...that�s always been important to me.�

She describes her giving as �an indulgence� and believes in being the change you wish to see in the world.

�Shake loose a little bit! Give a little more than you think you can and see how it feels,� Jane said. �What do you really want to do with that money? What would make you feel good? I�ve found that giving some of it away can make a really big difference in the world. If there�s something out there that�s really bothering you, you can make a change by giving.�

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