El Pomar Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesColorado, United States51-200 Employees
El Pomar Foundation is a Colorado-based philanthropic fundraising organization focused on grantmaking and supporting nonprofit initiatives. It was founded in 1937 by Spencer and Julie Penrose with a mission to enhance the current and future well-being of the people of Colorado. The foundation now distributes more than $25 million annually through grants and community programming. Over time, its trustees expanded activities beyond grants to include leadership development and community engagement programming, creating a broader support system and a leadership pipeline for Colorado nonprofits; it operates or supports 13 programs, including three historic properties. The organization is headquartered at 10 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906, United States, and employs between 51 and 200 people; recent activity includes grants to Aspen Family Connections, Memorial Regional Health, and Smart Bellies.