ASEF is a volunteer-based, non-profit charitable organization committed to augmenting the educational excellence in the Ayer Shirley Regional School District The Ayer Shirley Education Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that is supported by donations from individuals, businesses and organizations committed to improving the quality of education in the Ayer Shirley Regional School District. To raise funds for the Ayer Shirley Regional School District and area pre-schools. To enrich the public school experience and a wider pre-school support system that include providing grant opportunities to private preschool programs.