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
Fellowship
The Fellowship is a postgraduate experience dedicated to developing rising leaders who are invested in the well-being of Colorado communities.
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
Efforts to help kids earns CRP El Pomar 'Award for Excellence'
Center for Restorative Programs, Kit Carson Rural Development, and Project Angel Heart were honored at El Pomar's 2017 Awards for Excellence Ceremony.
“To the wise, education is unlimited.” Read about Ibrahim Conteh's experience as a 2017 Mandela Washington Fellow visiting, living, and working in the United States for the first time!
"Collective, bold actions can truly make a difference" -Harris Sherman, Keynote Speaker Thank you to all who spent today learning about how to better prepare for fires in our community.
The Pikes Peak Heritage Series is proud to welcome experts on forest health today to discuss our region's fire preparedness. For more information on the Heritage Series please visit: https://www.elpomar.org/programs/pikes-peak-heritage-series/
As the leaves continue to fall around the Penrose House, we are reminded of the history of the property’s landscaping. Designed by the renowned Olmsted brothers in 1916, the grounds are beautiful in all seasons and serve as the perfect venue for hosting incredible nonprofit organizations from across the state. #tbt
@ElPomarFdtn • October 20
Thank you to our Keynote Speaker, Harris Sherman, for his insights on the Waldo Canyon Fire & how to prepare our co… https://t.co/lJEpolE4cp
@ElPomarFdtn • October 20
RT @SallieClark Fmr USDA Undersecretary Natural Resources Harris Sherman-need to be strategic abt taking action to prevent catastro… https://t.co/nNWGkso1Iy
@ElPomarFdtn • October 20
The work of the day at the Hertage Series' Forest Health Seminar is WUI - Wildland Urban Interface!
@ElPomarFdtn • October 20
The Pikes Peak Heritage Series is proud to welcome experts on forest health today to discuss our region's fire prep… https://t.co/x8YKcbyuoW