I believe that in honoring our women leaders, and by supporting a girl's ambition and hope, we are validating ourselves.

ABF is founded on a conviction that vision and dedication will inspire us all to reach beyond our wildest goals. And at the end, we will arrive together.

~Ann Bancroft, Founder of the Ann Bancroft Foundation

Dare to Dream and
Let Me Play Grants

For girls like YOU

Dare to Dream program provides grants to fund small experiences for girls who may not recognize their own potential or have the courage to reach for possibilities.

Learn more about Dare to Dream and Let Me Play Grants.

15th Annual Ann Bancroft Foundation Event — dreamXchange

Wednesday, April 25, 2012
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
McNamara Alumni Center
U of M Minneapolis Campus

A celebration of the possible Benefitting the Ann Bancroft Foundation We’ll share stories of hope, courage and and impact—of small investments and actions with profound consequences. dreamXchange is a night to declare our vision and mark our progress. It’s all about encouraging women and girls and deepening their reach and influence—in ways large and small.

Be inspired

SIXTY X 60 SUCCESS!

Jackie Levin’s goal of raising enough money for sixty grants for girls by her 6oth birthday, October 11, 2011, has been met!  Jackie’s campaign has raised over $10,000 for Dare to Dream and Let Me Play grants for girls.  This is an amazing feat, and we are so grateful to Jackie and to her family, her [...] read more

Sixty by 60

The goal of Jackie Levin’s Sixty x 60 Campaign is to raise enough money to fund 60 grants for girls by her 60th birthday, October 11, 2011.  This innovative campaign has already raised nearly $10,000 for the Dare to Dream & Let Me Play grant programs for girls.   Thanks to Jackie and her friends, family, and supporters, [...] read more

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