Foundation Stories
- Fellowship
After my first year at Amherst College, I learned a hard but necessary lesson: rest is not optional. In a place where productivity often felt like…
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- History
We have long been inspired by and have honored the legacy of Julie Penrose as El Pomar Foundation’s visionary and benevolent co-founder. Now, we are in…
- Regional Partnerships
Halfway Through a Five-Year Commitment to Middle School Youth, High Country Regional Council Staff Reflect on the Value of Multi-Year Grant Making Over the last several…
- Historical Properties
As the Curator of Historic Properties and Archives since 2018, Sarah has overseen the Penrose Heritage Museum’s 80th Anniversary and co-designed with assistant curator Samantha Knoll a brand-new…
- Regional Partnerships
Council Member Rebecca Holmes’ Perspective on Colorado’s Educational Landscape Conversations around educational success and college and career readiness have been central to the work of many…
- Regional Partnerships
Themes From the Pikes Peak Regional Council’s Grant Partners In 2021, the Pikes Peak Regional Council funded five grant partners engaged in combatting veteran homelessness in…
- History
On my first day at El Pomar Foundation, my Nana, Susan Conde, expressed her delight that we could tour the Penrose Heritage Museum together now that…
Press Releases
- El Pomar Foundation’s Elevating Leadership Development and the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce Host Recruitment Event for Pueblo Leaders
- El Pomar Approves Regional Grants, July 2025
- El Pomar Foundation’s Elevating Leadership Development program honors Alfred “Fred” Padeway as the 2025 Milton E. Proby Cultural Heritage Room Inductee
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