This DAF Day, Help Courageous Stories Move Us Forward
DAF Day | Thursday, October 8, 2026
“Motus Theater is one of the most precious assets in our community. Their performances gently invite us to lean into a present where stories teach us how to be human again.”
—Dr. Nabil Echchaibi, Professor of Media Studies, CU Boulder
At Motus Theater, we believe original theater and autobiographical storytelling can open doors to understanding, build connections across differences, and inspire more compassionate communities and more humane policies.
This DAF Day, we invite you to put your generosity behind autobiographical monologues of immigrants, transgender and nonbinary leaders, people impacted by incarceration, working families living on a low income, and people impacted by dementia. By recommending a grant from your donor-advised fund (DAF), you can help bring their stories to stages, community gatherings, and civic spaces where meaningful conversations begin.
Your gift supports artistically excellent original theater that places center stage leaders on the frontlines of violence, sharing their experiences in their own words, bringing audiences into meaningful dialogue, and creating opportunities for listening and connection in a divided world.
Whether Motus stories reach legislators, law enforcement, educators, faith leaders, business leaders, or neighbors gathered in a theater, our goal remains the same: to move stories that move us forward.
Make Your DAF Gift to Motus Theater
Already have a donor-advised fund? Recommending a grant to Motus is straightforward.
1. Log in to your DAF account. Visit your sponsoring organization's online portal, such as:
Or your community foundation.
2. Search for Motus Theater. Use our legal name or Employer Identification Number (EIN) to locate the organization (info located below).
3. Recommend your grant. Choose your grant amount, complete any optional designation or recognition information, and submit your recommendation.
Your DAF sponsor will review your recommendation and distribute the approved grant to Motus.
Motus Theater giving information.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 6080, Boulder, CO 80306-6080
Development contact: info@motustheater.org
Legal name: Motus Theater
EIN: 90-0716569
Your Generosity in Action
In 2025, Motus Theater demonstrated what is possible when our community invests in courageous storytelling.
76%
of expenses devoted to programming
Supporting original theater, community engagement, and the storytellers at the heart of our work.
19,000+
people reached
Through performances, exhibitions, and civic partnerships across Colorado and beyond.
Behind those numbers are people sharing deeply personal experiences, and audiences discovering new ways to understand one another.
Stories from the frontlines of the juvenile legal system
Through Youth Behind & Beyond Bars, men who experienced incarceration as youth share their autobiographical stories, illuminating the lasting impacts of the juvenile legal system and possibilities for prevention, healing, and change.
When anticipated National Endowment for the Arts funding for the project's Boulder County premiere and tour was withdrawn, members of our community stepped forward to help make the performances possible.
Thanks to the Motus community’s investment, in 2026, Youth Behind & Beyond Bars Storytellers presented for legislators at the Colorado Capitol, at the Colorado Public Defender’s Conference, and the Colorado Diversion Conference, reaching thousands.
Stories that deepen understanding across differences
Through TRANSformative Stories and What Love Requires, transgender and nonbinary leaders and parents of transgender and nonbinary people share their experiences of identity, family, love, and belonging.
In 2026, these stories reached legislators at the Colorado Capitol to honor Transgender Day of Visibility, and were presented at the largest gathering of progressive advocates in the country at Netroots Nation National Conference.
Stories That Make Room for Reflection about Love & Caregiving
In 2026, Motus founder Kirsten Wilson returned to the stage with No Contract, an autobiographical performance inspired by her experience caring for her mother through dementia. Blending Shakespeare, physical comedy, live violin, and audience karaoke, the production explores love, dignity, caregiving, and the impossible choices families sometimes face.
Through laughter and heartbreak, No Contract invites audiences to confront difficult questions about aging, memory, and mortality while celebrating the love and joy that can endure even as our minds change.
Stories that bring communities together
From bringing immigrant storytellers to the Colorado Capitol through ImmigrantAmerica to helping Boulder residents share their experiences through Motus Playback Theater, Motus creates opportunities for people to listen, reflect, and build connections across differences.
Thank you for your support!
Your DAF grant helps sustain this work and bring more stories to the people and places where they can make a difference.
Have questions or want to let us know that a grant is on its way? We'd love to hear from you.
Contact:
Cristian Solano-Córdova
Director of Communications, Outreach, and Development
info@motustheater.org
Moving Stories that Move Us Forward
Frequently Asked Questions
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A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account managed by a sponsoring organization, such as a community foundation or a charitable organization affiliated with a financial institution. Donors contribute eligible assets to their funds and can recommend grants to qualified nonprofit organizations over time.
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Yes. You can search for Motus Theater in your DAF provider's charitable organization directory and recommend a grant using the information above.
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Many DAF sponsors allow donors to schedule recurring grant recommendations. Check your provider's portal for available options.
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The charitable deduction generally occurs when you contribute assets to your DAF, rather than when you subsequently recommend a grant to Motus. We encourage you to consult your tax or financial advisor about your circumstances.
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DAF grants cannot be used to purchase theater tickets or pay for other goods or benefits received in return. A grant supporting Motus' charitable programs without personal benefits is a way to use your DAF to support our mission.
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Some DAF sponsors allow donors to share their names and contact information with the receiving nonprofit. We encourage you to request that your sponsor include your information so we can personally thank you.
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You can still support Motus through a direct donation, monthly gift, or other giving opportunities. Every contribution helps bring courageous storytelling to life.