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
Women of Influence: Elizabeth Jefferson (McMearn)
Congratulations to El Pomar's Liz Jefferson on her recent award as one of the Colorado Springs Business Journal's 2018 Women of Influence!
Congratulations Terrell! Pikes Peak Community College is lucky to have you as their new Multicultural Student Success Coach. Since you joined the Foundation with the Fellowship Class of 2016 your commitment to relationship-building and investment in others' success has been apparent and will serve you well in this new role!
El Pomar Fellows have the opportunity to meet political leaders from around the globe with the American Council of Young Political Leaders #FellowFridays
Have you checked out Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo? If not, it runs until Jan. 1! This year, the light show was a nominee for the USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Award for the Best Zoo Lights category after finishing 9th last year.
Our San Luis Valley regional partnerships team had a great visit with the Archuleta County Education Center, a grant partner in the region! They also stopped in Creede, CO to meet with a council member and take in the sights.
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