Philanthropy Roundtable: How to Be a Loyal Local Giver

To get a sense of what it takes to be a loyal, local funder, The Philanthropy Roundtable spoke with friends and members, including Cathy Robbins of El Pomar Foundation.

Pikes Peak Heritage Series - Women in the Backcountry and Boardroom

On March 19th, the Pikes Peak Heritage Series hosted Women in the Backcountry and the Boardroom, a discussion about women’s opportunities, contributions and engagement in the outdoors. Seven female industry leaders shared their perspectives shaped by working on public policy, guiding trips, and pursuing their favorite outdoor recreation activities.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to Host Annual Run to the Shrine Event

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo hosts its 11th annual Run to the Shrine May 18. The annual Run to the Shrine fundraiser is the only day of the year foot traffic is allowed on the road to the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun.

Stewarding Promise: Investing in the Future of Colorado

5 business events that made the Springs

A historical review of five business events that shaped the city of Colorado Springs, one of which highlights our founder, Spencer Penrose.

Women's History Month - Celebrating Julie Penrose

Empowering Nonprofits

Dan Cardinali, president and CEO of Independent Sector, elaborates on how big bets can help redistribute wealth and rebalance the power dynamic between donors and nonprofits. Mr. Cardinali discusses El Pomar's Regional Partnership program and celebrates the power of listening to local communities.

Work That Hits Close to Home

Doug Palmer, Fellowship Class of 2018, reflects on growing up in the North Region and his work with our Regional Partnerships Program.

Regional Partnerships - A Letter from the Director

Livable communities to work, play, and stay. A Letter from the Director 2018 marked the 15th year for Regional Partnerships, the perfect opportunity to step back, reflect on accomplishments, and think strategically about how the program can be most impactful moving forward.

Voices of the Internship - Hitting the Right Note at Penrose House

Empty Stocking Fund notches third-highest total in 35-year history

The latest Gazette/El Pomar Empty Stocking Fund raised $1,206,371 — the 3rd-highest total in the campaign’s history.

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.

Voices of the Internship - Understanding the Role of Philanthropy

Celebrating 80 Years - Scientia et Disciplina, 2017, Colorado College

Colorado College is the oldest institution of higher education in Colorado Springs and El Pomar Foundation’s largest grant recipient to date. The connection between the college and the Foundation is owed to the school’s prominence in the community in the early twentieth-century, and Spencer and Julie Penrose’s committed support for education.

Celebrating 80 Years - On the RISE, 2016, Southeast Colorado Springs Initiative

Creating livable communities to work, play, and stay requires the vision and engagement of many. It demands vision of community members, the financial support of many, and robust partnerships with nonprofit, local government, and business entities. With this in mind, El Pomar released Possibilities: Southeast Colorado Springs Request for Proposal, which led to El Pomar’s support of the RISE (Resilient, Inspired, Strong, Engaged) Coalition.