Pikes Peak at Sunrise
Grant Making
A private general purpose foundation El Pomar accepts applications from 501(c)3 organizations serving the state of Colorado in the areas of arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, health, and human services.
apply for a grant
Penrose House
Available free of charge to 501(c)3 nonprofits and governmental equivalents. Built on the site of the Dixon Apple Orchard, the Penroses' historic home is open for strategic meetings, seminars, and trainings.
meeting space
Featured Programs
NELP
El Pomar Nonprofit Executive Leadership Program (NELP) trains nonprofit CEOs and executive directors to effectively manage and lead extraordinary nonprofit organizations.
PPHS
El Pomar Foundation launched the Pikes Peak Heritage Series in 2015 to celebrate and raise awareness of the natural assets of the Pikes Peak Region.
Forum
The Forum contributes to the civic health of the Pikes Peak Region through panels, seminars and lectures about key local and state issues.
explore our programs
El Pomar's programs are all different, but each was created with the same goal in mind: to support leadership and community development beyond grantmaking.
Recent News
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to host annual Run to the Shine event
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo hosts its 11th annual Run to the Shrine May 18. The annual Run to the Shrine fundraiser is the only day of the year foot traffic is allowed on the road to the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun.
Check out some recent highlights from our April newsletter and be sure to sign up on our website to receive future updates! Recognition of Regional Partnerships: http://ow.ly/w8LQ30otls9 Letter from our Chief Investment Officer: http://ow.ly/XAf130otloK
Last week at Colorado Mountain College, the High Country Regional Council brought together members of the Education Leadership Council and school administrators from across the region to discuss the successes and challenges of middle school education.
We appreciate The Gazette's coverage of mental health in Colorado. A difficult but important topic to discuss - a topic that a number of our Regional Councils are addressing throughout the state. Learn more about the work of our Regional Councils here: https://www.elpomar.org/programs/regional-partnerships/
What an incredible opportunity to attend the Space Foundation 35th annual Space Symposium, hosted by The Broadmoor!
