Ann Bancroft Foundation

MN Girls "Imagine Something Bigger" & Reach Their Potential           

YOUR GIFT IS A DIRECT INVESTMENT IN GIRLS

Ann Bancroft dogsledded to the North Pole as the sole woman on the Steger Polar Expedition. She is the first woman to cross both Poles and was named Woman of the Year by Ms. magazine. With the same grit and determination required to reach the remotest locations on earth, Ann founded the Ann Bancroft Foundation in 1997 with this vision: every girl and woman who dares to dream should have the support, inspiration, and resources to help make their dreams come true. 

The Ann Bancroft Foundation encourages girls, including cisgender, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender non-binary individuals, to dream fearlessly and equips them with the skills to thrive via grants, mentorship, and development opportunities. To date, the Ann Bancroft Foundation has awarded 6,000 Minnesota girls enrolled in kindergarten - 12th grade. Black, Indigenous, Latina, and Asian girls represent more than 60% of the most recent grantees. 

This work aims to expand access and advance gender equity for girls. Ann Bancroft Foundation programming provides avenues for young and teenage girls to explore their vast interests and passions -- travel, immersion in other cultures, participation in competitive athletics and dance, STEAM opportunities, leadership training, fine and performing arts, etc. Their dreams are as diverse as the girls themselves! Grantees develop self-confidence, deepen their skills, and develop a relationship with a trusted mentor. They are encouraged to dream big and build a foundation of hope, tenacity, and resilience.

Give to the Max donations provide the financial assistance for transformational experiences. Thank you for supporting the Ann Bancroft Foundation in our quest to enable Minnesota's girls to achieve their dreams and reach their full potential.

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                   Click on the video to hear all about Isabelle, Ann Bancroft Foundation grant recipient                                 and current Fellow, and her big dreams!