Acton Children’s Business Fair Sponsorship

The Acton Children's Business Fair of Washington, DC is a one-day showcase of the power of entrepreneurship for even the youngest children. Children ages 6 to 14 create a business, sell to real customers, and keep the profits. We provide outdoor tents and tables. It’s that simple.

Along the way children learn about entrepreneurship. More importantly, they learn about themselves and what they’re capable of. Learn more in our sponsorship slide deck!

Ways to Give to Acton

You can give online, or you can mail your donation, send a foundation grant, or have your business sponsor the Acton Children’s Business Fair.

Foundation or Corporate Grant Form

If you are ready to send a grant from your foundation or corporation, please find mailing information and a grant form below. For your convenience, you can also find commonly requested foundation grant documents below. Contact David Kirby at david@actondc.org or 202.255.2503 we can assist in any way.

Please make checks payable to Acton Academy Foundation and mail to:

Acton Academy Foundation
Attn: David Kirby, Cofounder
2737 Devonshire PL NW Apt. 425
Washington, DC 20008

Tax-Deductible Sponsorships

Acton Academy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions to Acton are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. You can find Acton’s IRS 501(c)3 letter here. Acton’s tax ID number is 47-4108671.

Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

We invite you to celebrate the power of entrepreneurship with the following tax-deductible sponsorship levels. Your sponsorship underwrites the fair, provides resources for young entrepreneurs, and benefits your business through our marketing to parents and the larger entrepreneurship community in Washington, DC.

Venture Capitalist — $25,000
Benefits include an invitation to be a judge at the fair, your logo or name on our website, recognition in our marketing, early admission to the fair, and eight Acton Children’s Business Fair t-shirts. Special benefit: Venture Capitalists ring the opening bell for the fair.

Angel — $15,000
Benefits include your logo or name on our website, recognition in our marketing, early admission to the fair, and six Acton Children’s Business Fair t-shirts. Special benefit: Angels present the prizes for “highest growth potential.”

Benefactor — $10,000
Benefits include logo or name on our website, recognition in our marketing, early admission to the fair, and four Acton Children’s Business Fair t-shirts. Special benefit: Benefactors award select prizes.

Crowdfunder — $5,000
Benefits include your logo or name on our website, recognition in our marketing, early admission to the fair, and two Acton Children’s Business Fair t-shirts. Special benefit: Crowdfunders award select prizes.

Small Business — $1,000
Benefits include your logo or name on our website, recognition in our marketing, early admission to the fair, and two Acton Children’s Business Fair t-shirts.

Acton Children’s Business Fair is Spreading in Washington, DC!

Every year, more than 125 young entrepreneurs at the Acton Children’s Business Fair of Washington, DC delight over 3,000 customers. The fair has earned local and national media coverage.

“Forget show and tell: These young entrepreneurs aim to show and sell.”

—The Washington Post, May 30, 2017

This entrepreneurial spirit in Washington, DC is growing! Inspired by our Acton Children’s Business Fair of Washington, DC, almost a dozen other fairs have launched or are planned in the DC area. From Cleveland Park to Brookland in DC, from Rockville to Takoma Park in Maryland, and from Arlington to Ashburn in Virginia, the Washington, DC area is fast becoming the Silicon Valley of children’s entrepreneurship!

Save the Date: Acton Children’s Business Fair of Washington, DC

Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10am-12:30pm, Dupont Circle

Please save the date for the Acton Children’s Business Fair of Washington, DC. Join us Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Dupont Circle.

Thank you for your support!

Thank you for being part of the Acton community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and supporters! If you have questions or would like additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to David Kirby at david@actondc.org or 202.255.2503.

All the best,

David Kirby & Nicole Spencer
Cofounders and Parents