DAAC is recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation incorporated in the state of New Mexico. DAAC is reliant upon financial contributions from the private and business sectors, as well as grants from government and charitable entities.  We rely on your generosity and are constantly working to widen the community’s financial commitment, interest and participation in DAAC’s projects, programs, and special events.  The Staff and Board are constantly striving to retain current supporters and recruit new supporters at all financial levels.DAAC may accept contributions, gifts, and bequests or other planned gift mechanisms for operational or other special purposes of DAAC so long as the gift conforms with the Gift Acceptance Policy, as approved by the Board of Directors.  Donated funds shall be credited for the purpose designated by the donor.There are a number of levels for annual financial support, which may be given by individuals, organizations, and businesses: Friend, Promoter, Guardian, Champion, Patron, Benefactor, and Legacy Circle.   For more information, see opportunities below, contact Heather Pollard at 575-523-6403 or e-mail heatherp@daarts.org.

Business Support
DAAC is always in need of business sponsors for our annual programs. Below are some of the sponsorship levels available for various programs. Appropriate recognition is given for all sponsors. Various “in-kind” donations of goods or services to support our programs are also needed.  Businesses may also provide financial gifts for operational support and most annual support gifts from businesses begin at the “Builder” level.
up to $50     Friend
up to $150     Promoter
up to $500     Guardian
up to $1,000     Champion
up to $5,000     Patron
up to $10,000     Benefactor
$10,000+     Legacy Circle

Missoula Children’s Theatre
A week-long theatre experience for children ages 6 – 18.  Open to all children in the community.  Approximately 60 children will be cast in the play, or selected to be assistant directors.  Auditions happen on Monday, rehearsals take place all week and culminate with 2 public performances on Saturday.  Scholarships are offered for this program.
Full Sponsorship     $5,000
Half Sponsorship     $2,500
Quarter Sponsorship     $1,200

Rio Grande Theatre – Every Other Tuesday
Free late afternoon 1 hour programs, twice per month at 5:30 PM.  Performances include music, theater, dance, etc. all appropriate for a general audience.  Encourages people to come downtown after 5:00 PM and provides an outlet for local performance groups and artists.
Calendar Quarter Sponsorship     $5,000
One Month Sponsorship     $1,500
One Performance Sponsorship     $750

Rio Grande Theatre – Magic Carpet StoryTime
A free program of storytelling primarily for elementary school aged children every Saturday morning.  Features local “celebrity” readers. Children participate in a drawing for the book read and are encouraged to read at home.
Calendar Quarter Sponsorship     $2,000
One Performance Sponsorship     $750

Rio Grande Theatre - Monthly Visual Art Shows
Local artists have the opportunity to exhibit their work in the Rio Grande Theatre galleries.  Exhibits will open with artist’s receptions on the first Friday of each month in conjunction with the city’s “Downtown Ramble”.
One Month Sponsorship     $1,000
Calendar Quarter Sponsorship     $3,000

Rio Grande Theatre Support

Rio Grande Theatre Endowment
As a means of generating operating funds in addition to those monies the RGT accumulates through its programs and events, DAAC created the Rio Grande Theatre Permanent Endowment.  The initial goal for this fund is $800,000.  Endowment giving is the perfect way to have your gift last a lifetime, since the initial gift is invested and earnings from that gift are used to fund the Theatre operations.  Your gift will fund the Theatre for many years to come.

Gifts to the permanent endowment fund can be made in any amount through cash donations, a bequest in your will, gifts of life insurance, or donations of stocks and bonds or real estate. All gifts to the endowment fund will be appropriately recognized.

Donors are invited to “Sponsor a Seat” in the Theatre with their names being placed on a seat back to commemorate their contribution.  Individual seats are $2,000 each, sections of three are $5,000, and sections of four or more are $1,200 per seat, with funds going towards the permanent endowment goal.

Contact the DAAC office at 505-523-6403 and a member of the Endowment Committee will contact you with more information.

Rio Grande Theatre Annual Operational Support
Annual financial gifts to the Theatre help to offset the operational costs of the Theatre and programming provided free to the community. Gifts may be made in any amount. Multi-year permanent naming opportunities are also available beginning at $25,000.

Contact
Heather Pollard at 575-523-6403 or email heatherp@daarts.org