Foundation Stories
- Blog Posts
In the Pikes Peak Region, fire is not a distant threat. In just the past 15 years, two of Colorado’s four most destructive wildfires, Waldo Canyon…

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- Fellowship
As someone who was born and raised in Colorado Springs, the only thing I wanted out of my college experience was to get out of this…
- History
El Pomar Foundation has long recognized the significance of its history and that of the Penroses and has enjoyed sharing this history with the people of…
- Heritage Series
Pikes Peak Heritage Series Hosts Equity and Inclusion in the Outdoors Panel Discussion In honor of National Hiking Day on November 17th, we highlight the August…
- Internship
I have always had a passion for education because I have seen the disparity between the argument that education is the great equalizer of society and…
- Grant Spotlights
Amidst all the uncertainty that has followed us into 2021 from the tumultuousness that was 2020, one thing everyone can agree on is that we would…
- Regional Partnerships
The Successes and Challenges of Funding Mental Health Professionals in Northern Colorado Since 2018, El Pomar Foundation’s North Regional Council has focused its funding on improving…