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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 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
Sally Beck Fund
A new fund supporting nonprofit organizations that provide direct care to equines, therapeutic riding programs, equine education programs, and equine-related disaster response programs.
Internship
El Pomar’s Internship Program provides a unique summer experience for continuing undergraduate students. Interns have the opportunity to learn about the nonprofit sector and develop professional interests.
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
El Pomar commits $1 million to Colorado Springs mountain biking facility
El Pomar has committed $1 million, $100,000 per year for 10 years, to underwrite the the City of Colorado Springs' operational expenses for such a park.
@ElPomarFdtn • April 25
We have partnered with the #AnschutzFoundation to bolster fire mitigation efforts to make El Paso County a more fir… https://t.co/5xOEdhTLZ4
@ElPomarFdtn • April 24
Former Fellow Beau Kelly of UCCS was named a 2018 Rising Star by the Colorado Springs Business Journal! Click here… https://t.co/14LI2w0JPV
@ElPomarFdtn • April 20
Just north of downtown Colorado Springs, at 423 N Cascade Avenue, is the McAllister House—one of the three oldest h… https://t.co/3NdGq8ptkS
@ElPomarFdtn • April 17
While it is well known that nonprofit grant making foundations like El Pomar maintain and grow their assets via fin… https://t.co/vc6cGqkIEu