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.
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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
ACYPL
Founded in 1993, El Pomar Foundation’s ACYPL program partners with the American Council of Young Political Leaders, a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3), to host young emerging political leaders from around the world.
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.
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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
Challenger Learning Center gets El Pomar donation to complete space science center
Starting this fall, kids blasting off for space at the Challenger Learning Center will do so from a galaxy-sized improved launch site.
In the coming months, 2nd Year Fellow Matt Nunez will be living in this beautiful town as he begins working with the Telluride Foundation and building relationships with community partners in the San Juan Region. Congratulations Matt! #MattsLens
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Congratulations to Bob Tointon on being named 2019 Citizen of the West by the National Western Stock Show. This is well-deserved recognition for your commitment to your community, and we are fortunate to have you as a North Region council member.
Fellowship Alumni Trustee Elly Durham and First Year Fellow Elizabeth Hoffner enjoyed the National Western Stock Show in Denver this weekend. The stock show runs until Jan. 27, you still have time to check it out!
@ElPomarFdtn • January 10
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@ElPomarFdtn • August 28
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@ElPomarFdtn • August 27
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