Foundation Stories
- Grant Spotlights, Internship
I didn’t expect to learn about the return of beavers to Estes Valley watershed during my summer investments Internship at El Pomar, but that’s exactly what…

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- Blog Posts, Internship
Philanthropy has always been about people, connections, and the desire to improve the world. The rising integration of artificial intelligence (AI) raises a new question: Can…
- ELD, Internship
“Figure it out.” Three words that may be hard to hear for Millennials and Gen Zers like me. While this phrase often evokes initiative for Baby…
- Regional Partnerships
The summer 2025 edition of our Regional Partnerships newsletter explored food insecurity in Colorado through an interview with leading expert on the matter Erin Pulling. …
- Historical Properties, History, Internship
Apparently, they’re all troublemakers. Meg Shaver, manager of Penrose House Conference Center, holds a deep appreciation for all the art displayed in the historic estate. Among…
- Fellowship
In the heart of Colorado Springs, El Pomar Foundation has nurtured countless leaders who have gone on to make significant impacts in their communities. One such…
- Fellowship
Shelby Pauka, Fellowship Class of 2019, has experienced El Pomar through more lenses than most: as a community member, an intern, a Fellow, and now as…