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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.
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Penrose House
Available free of charge to 501(c)3 nonprofits and non-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
Regional Partnerships
Connecting resources with local solutions. More than 70 community leaders make up 11 Regional Councils representing all 64 Colorado counties. Since 2003 they have invested nearly $14.8 million in their regions.
Forum
The Forum contributes to the civic health of the Pikes Peak Region through panels, seminars and lectures about key local and state issues.
Awards for Excellence
Recognizes outstanding Colorado nonprofit organizations and community leaders for their extraordinary support of Colorado.
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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
Yesterday, professional development was in full swing as the Fellows participated in Investment Challenge with our Investment Office experts: Thayer Tutt, Lisa Carlson, and Connie Rickard. We are excited to see the growth of our Fellows' financial literacy as the year progresses!
This Friday, come celebrate the official kickoff for Arts Month at the 2016 Artini. Hosted by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, the Artini is a free community celebration of arts and culture. https://www.facebook.com/events/1600061813645424/
“My original question, therefore, might be flawed: the dichotomy of ‘better’ and ‘worse’ does not apply, because each sector has its strengths and weaknesses. Both institutions complement each other by succeeding where the other is challenged.” Read about Corbin’s enhanced understanding of the nonprofit sector on our intern blog! https://www.elpomar.org/blog/detail/two-perspectives-for-the-betterment-of-colorado/2452/
Yesterday attendees packed the room in support of the NAMI Colorado Behavioral Summit. Mental health advocates learned about different programs, volunteer opportunities, and events in hopes to increase community engagement and ultimately support those who are facing health challenges.
@ElPomarFdtn • September 27
RT @ACYPL #acyplJapan covered a lot of ground between DC, MI, and CO! Thanks @NathanTriplett + @ElPomarFdtn for hosting! https://t.co/UA71428Exl
@ElPomarFdtn • September 27
Yesterday, professional development was in full swing as Fellows hosted Investment Challenge with some Senior Staff… https://t.co/0v5NqoTzND
@ElPomarFdtn • September 26
This Friday, come celebrate Arts Month, as the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region is hosting the "Artini".… https://t.co/diZ6EGL8gz
@ElPomarFdtn • September 23
Read about Summer Intern @CorbinHHart enhanced understanding of the non profit sector on our intern blog!… https://t.co/BioAnNBEaK