Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund

What Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund does

The Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund (ASLF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2021 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, in the months following the death of cheesemonger Anne Saxelby. Its core program provides monthlong paid apprenticeships on sustainable farms across the United States, with all program expenses — including apprentice salaries, travel, room, and board — covered by the fund. The program targets young adults interested in sustainable agriculture and the artisanal food economy, with placements structured around hands-on work at host farms. Since its first cohort in 2022, ASLF has run six annual cohorts through 2026.

The fund has expanded its programmatic surface area beyond the original U.S. farm apprenticeship through the launch of Legacy Apprenticeships for program alumni, which places former apprentices at eight international sites including locations in Spain and Ghana. It has also formalized an Alumni Advisory Council of more than 40 members and an Alumni Association to sustain post-program engagement. ASLF maintains a close institutional connection to Saxelby Cheesemongers, the Brooklyn cheese business Anne Saxelby co-founded, and is embedded in a New York City food artisan network that includes more than 130 chefs participating in the fund's flagship Annual Benefit at Chelsea Market.

ASLF's revenue model is that of a typical small U.S. nonprofit: it is funded through individual donations (with gift sizes ranging from $5 to $500), ticket sales to its annual benefit event (priced at $75 to $350 across multiple tiers), branded merchandise, and corporate sponsorships. Named corporate sponsors include Forever Cheese, TD Bank, the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center, the Davie Family Foundation, Google, and Tito's Handmade Vodka. ASLF does not operate a software or technology product; its operational backbone is event-driven fundraising and a host-farm placement network.

Name

Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund

Legal name

Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund

Website

https://annesaxelbylegacyfund.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2021 in Brooklyn, NY, that provides monthlong paid apprenticeships on sustainable farms for young adults, funded by donations, an annual benefit at Chelsea Market, merchandise, and corporate sponsorships.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Apprenticeship Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Mentorship & Coaching (Career, Academic, Industry-Specific) (EDAMAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

Keywords

• Sustainable agriculture apprenticeship
• Nonprofit education program
• Artisan cheese advocacy
• Farm-based training
• Agricultural workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: ASLF operates as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The primary revenue stream is tax-deductible donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors. Donations range from $5 to $500 and are used to fund paid apprenticeships including salary, travel, room, board, and all expenses for apprentices on sustainable farms.
2. Annual Benefit Event: ASLF hosts an annual fundraising benefit at Chelsea Market featuring 100+ NYC chefs, artisans, and mixologists. Ticket sales and sponsorship revenue from this flagship event support the apprenticeship program operations.
3. Merchandise Sales: The organization sells branded merchandise including t-shirts, greeting card sets, and postcards through their online store. Prices range from $3 for postcards to $30 for apparel items.
4. Corporate Sponsorships for Legacy Apprenticeships: Corporate sponsors (Forever Cheese, TD Bank, Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center, The Davie Family Foundation) fund specific Legacy Apprenticeships, providing financial support for international and specialized agricultural training programs for ASLF alumni.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund provides monthlong fully paid apprenticeships for young adults to live on sustainable farms across the United States, covering salary, travel, room, and board. The organization supplements its core program with alumni-only Legacy Apprenticeships at prestigious domestic and international farms, an Alumni Association network, an annual fundraising benefit at Chelsea Market in NYC, and a small line of branded merchandise.

Product overview

Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund (ASLF) is a nonprofit organization that operates primarily as a monthlong paid apprenticeship program for young adults on sustainable farms. The core product is the Apprenticeship Program, which places participants on farms across the country to live, work, and learn sustainable agriculture practices. Supporting products include the Legacy Apprenticeships (alumni-only advanced opportunities), the Alumni Association (professional network and resources), Annual Benefit Events (fundraising galas at Chelsea Market featuring NYC chefs), the Apprentice Storytelling Zine (annual publication), and a Merch Store (apparel and greeting cards). The organization also maintains a Host Farms Network and produces a newsletter for community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Monthlong Paid Apprenticeship Program Core program providing monthlong paid apprenticeships for young adults to live on sustainable farms across the US. Apprentices receive salary, travel, room, and board fully covered while learning sustainable farming practices. Participants apply through the ASLF website and are placed with host farms annually.
• Legacy Apprenticeships

Quantifiable outcome

• ASLF has trained apprentices annually since 2022 with 6 complete cohorts and ongoing 2026 class
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GooglecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Google serves as a benefit sponsor and Food@Google participated in the 2024 benefit, contributing food offerings at the annual Chelsea Market event. Google has been a consistent sponsor of ASLF's annual fundraising events.
• Tito's VodkacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Tito's Vodka has been a consistent sponsor of the annual benefit, providing spirits for the event's cocktails and bar offerings.
• JamestowncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Jamestown is the property management company for Chelsea Market and has been a consistent benefit sponsor, supporting ASLF's mission to honor Anne Saxelby's legacy at her original shop location.
• Saxelby CheesemongerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Anne Saxelby's original shop, now continuing her legacy. The shop first opened at Essex Market in 2006 and later at Chelsea Market in 2017. It was revolutionary for selling only American-made cheeses sourced from small producers.
• Jasper Hill FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Jasper Hill Farm in Greensboro, Vermont is one of America\'s most celebrated artisanal cheesemakers and has hosted multiple ASLF apprentices. Their connection with Anne Saxelby has deep roots, and this opportunity directly furthers her core mission.
• Heritage FoodscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Heritage Foods is a mail-order and distribution business founded by Patrick Martins (ASLF founder) for heritage breeds of livestock and poultry. Multiple ASLF alumni have been placed at Heritage Foods partner farms.
• Chelsea MarketcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Chelsea Market is the venue host for the annual ASLF benefit. Anne Saxelby originally opened Saxelby Cheesemongers at Chelsea Market in 2017. The benefit transforms the historic market into a gastronomic showcase.
• Vox MediaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Vox Media has been a sponsor of the annual benefit, supporting ASLF's fundraising efforts at Chelsea Market events.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

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