Ann Bancroft Foundation
Ann Bancroft is a highly accomplished leader and advocate for women's and girls' empowerment. Currently serving as Director at BAE Institute since December 2004, Ann focuses on experiential education programs that cultivate leadership skills and sustainability. In addition, Ann has been the Director of Bancroft Arnesen Explore since May 1986, leading initiatives such as Access Water, which highlights the global issue of access to clean water through major expeditions. As a motivational speaker, Ann draws on over three decades of extreme expedition experience to inspire audiences with themes of passion, purpose, and teamwork. Furthermore, Ann founded the Ann Bancroft Foundation in 1997, which supports Minnesota girls in building confidence and pursuing their dreams through mentorship and resources. Ann holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education/Special Education from the University of Oregon and graduated from Two Rivers High School (Sibley HS).
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Ann Bancroft Foundation
The Ann Bancroft Foundation (ABF) is working to create a world in which every girl has a chance to live her dream and reach her full potential. To that end, ABF provides grants up to $500 to girls in Minnesota age 5 through high school graduation to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to inspire and encourage girls to imagine something bigger. We strive to build confidence and offer tools that will allow a girl to go after her dreams and feel supported along the way. Through grants, mentorship, and ongoing development opportunities, the Ann Bancroft Foundation is giving Minnesota girls strength to achieve their full potential. Since 1997, ABF has awarded over $1.4M to more than 4,000 Minnesota girls—connecting them to mentors, funding and encouragement to help them reach for their highest goals. •Provide grants to girls in grades K through 12 to realize a dream •Encourage and support programs with girls' organizations •Form strategic partnerships with corporations to support other organizations programs •Be a convener in programs, special events and more Grants are awarded twice each year, visit our website at http://www.annbancroftfoundation.org/ for details and an application.