"2023 has been a year of remarkable momentum and growth for the Ann Bancroft Foundation. Reflecting on our collective impact, I’m reminded of the incredible courage and resilience of the girl-identifying youth we serve—and how, as a Foundation, we must continue to be just as bold in our actions."
Evaluation results confirm the importance of mentorship relationships in the lives of girls because those relationships:
Provide opportunities for building trust, feeling cared about, and receiving external encouragement.
Help girls learn that support is available to them through the grant process and beyond.
Lead girls to improved relationships within themselves through increased pride and ability to advocate for themselves. improved relationships within themselves through increased pride and ability to advocate for themselves.
As a tax-exempt public charity, the Ann Bancroft Foundation embraces the values of accountability and transparency as a matter of ethical leadership, as well as legal compliance.
Financial transparency helps preserve the important trust community members and donors place in a nonprofit. Additionally, and no less importantly, conduct that is accountable and transparent earns employees' trust and creates a positive workplace culture.