Where does the Asheville City Schools Foundation stand in 2023, after 35 years of serving our schools and during what Governor Cooper has declared “a state of emergency” for public education in our state and nation?


ACSF stands strong :

  • In our commitment to do whatever it takes for all Asheville City Schools staff and students to thrive 
  • In our ability to innovate and imagine a new day in public education
  • In our commitment to be courageous as a board and staff 
  • In our ability to fund and deliver opportunities for students to experience belonging, growth, and joy
  • In our designation as a “ Platinum “ level transparency organization through Candid

Welcome new members!

Show Up in September

ACSF's Annual Campaign

We need you to keep standing with us and we need your gifts of support.

Please join our annual campaign by giving HERE 

Farm Burger Dine and Donate

We are partnering with Farm Burger for their Dine and Donate night where 10% of their sales will go towards ACSF and our mission.


Join us for dinner at Farm Burger in Downtown Asheville on Sunday, September 24th from 6-7:30pm.

Second Gear Event

This month Second Gear is featuring ACSF as one of their non-profit partners for 2023. This means that 1% of all Second Gear sales during the month of September will go to our foundation to further our mission.


Join us September 30th from 1-3pm at Second Gear to meet a few ACSF staff and IRL/DREAM students.

Support ACSF's Greatest Needs!

Donations may be made via cash, check, wire transfers, or online. Cash and Checks may be mailed to: Asheville City Schools Foundation, PO Box 3196 Asheville, NC 28802. Please contact our Development Associate at eliana@acsf.org to receive banking information for wire transfers. 


Transfer shares of stock to ACSF, potentially avoiding capital gains tax and lowering your tax burden. Please contact our Development Associate at eliana@acsf.org for our account information. 

If you are 70.5 years of age or older, you can make a gift to ACSF from your Individual Retirement Account! Your gift is free of federal income tax, counts toward your annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), and is excluded from your gross income.

Recurring online giving is a great option for you if you want to GIVE BIG one small monthly donation at a time. Visit www.acsf.org/donate to sign up.


Click here to view a full list of community businesses supporting our students.