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Invest in girls

Your investment in opportunities for girl-identifying youth makes dreams possible. With your support, girls are building courage, confidence, self-efficacy, and skills that will benefit them today and set them up for future success.  

Your investment of time, resources, or financial support also has a ripple effect that benefits families and entire communities—because girls who reach their full potential are giving back and making even more good happen in our world. Thank you for helping girls imagine something bigger today and into the future. 

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Ways to give

Your gift will make a difference

With your support, ABF can fund a record-breaking number of dreams this year and empower even more girls to build confidence, courage, and skills. Thank you for what you are making possible! 

  • Check by mail or online with a credit card

    Make your check payable to Ann Bancroft Foundation, and write "contribution" on the memo line or use our online giving

    Give online now

  • Catalysts’ Club for Monthly Giving

    Recurring monthly gifts provide a steady stream of support for granting.

    Set up a recurring gift

  • Stocks or Donor Advised Funds

    Stocks: Call us at 612-338-5752 and let us know you are making a gift of stock. This is important to ensure proper receipt and acknowledgement of your gift. Then, you can select an electronic or physical transfer.

    Donor Advised Funds: To recommend a gift through your Donor Advised Fund, here’s how:

    1. Contact your DAF sponsor -- many have online portals for convenience.
    2. Provide them with the following information:
      1. Ann Bancroft Foundation - 2233 University Ave W, Suite 450, St. Paul, MN 55114
      2. Tax ID (EIN): 41-1691868
    3. Ask your sponsor to include your name and address so we can properly thank you.

  • Corporate giving

    Double the impact of your gift by completing a matching gift form with your employer. Many companies offer this benefit to current (and sometimes retired) employees. Ask your human resources representative for more information.

  • Become a legacy donor

    Secure bright futures for girl-identifying youth in Minnesota

    Members of the Ann Bancroft Foundation Legacy Society whole-heartedly commit to ensuring Minnesota girls can achieve their dreams and thrive long into the future. Their unwavering support provides funding for countless young women to realize their dreams and live their potential and safeguards the organization’s financial sustainability and ongoing success

    Learn about the Legacy Society

Our Impact

We support girls to live their dream and imagine something bigger

The Ann Bancroft Foundation achieves this through grants, mentorship and ongoing development opportunities.

  • 307
    ABF Grants Awarded in 2023
  • 28
    Trailblazer Fellowship applicants
  • 38
    Minnesota counties received grants

See the impact your gift can make

We put every donation to work.

In my community, I would like to tackle overconsumption because of its impact on our environment.
Kate Brandli
St. Michael, 11th grade
2023-2024 Trailblazer Fellow
Altogether, in 2022, the Ann Bancroft Foundation awarded 307 grants to Minnesota youth across 38 counties to pursue their dreams. 90% of these activities cost more than the seed grant of $500 we provided.
Lauren Skar
Program Manager
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