Led by former Ashby alumni and current community residents, the Ashby Legacy Fund (ALF) is a community-based nonprofit that invests in the revitalization and preservation of Ashby, Minnesota, ensuring it remains a special place to live for generations to come. Through targeted investments in community development, education, and student initiatives, the Fund works to revitalize Ashby and continue celebrating its local heritage. ALF furthers growth in the community through three distinct passions:
- A passion for community enrichment. The Community Team (formerly Community Club) focuses on the revitalization and sustainability of Ashby, as well as hosting many fun and seasonal events that celebrate our community’s uniquely vibrant history.
- A passion for student initiatives. The School Team (formerly Ashby Education Foundation) works with educators and classroom fundraisers to support vital programs in Ashby schools that may lie beyond the scope of an annual classroom budget.
- A passion for lifelong learning. The Scholarship Team (formerly Dollars for Scholars) provides Ashby students with a one-of-a-kind scholarship opportunity and helps to strengthen our culture of remembering our roots and giving back to the next generation.
With nonprofit operations, financial, and compliance support from Foundation X, ALF has been able to focus its Board of what matters most: strengthening the Ashby community. By relieving the administrative burden through accounting, tax, legal and compliance support, the Fund now has more time and energy dedicated to achieving the vision of the Ashby community. Because of their success, the Ashby Legacy Fund is now a model for other communities of similar size and situation, allowing others to emulate their achievements in full-community activation and integration.