With a mission to "enhance, encourage, and promote the current and future well-being of the people of Colorado," El Pomar Foundation provides more than $22 million annually in grants and programs throughout the state.
Dorothy Ferrand Fund: Provides support to organizations making a significant impact on the educational, medical, health care and other needs of low-income children and their parents in the Pikes Peak region (by invitation only).
Karl E. Eitel Fund: Supports the work of Colorado nonprofit organizations serving at-risk youth (by invitation only).
[10] El Pomar's summer internship program provides an opportunity for college students with an interest in the nonprofit sector and leadership to gain work experience.
[12] In partnership with Colorado Springs' daily newspaper, The Gazette, El Pomar assists this holiday fundraising campaign that raises money for 20 health and human service agencies across the Pikes Peak region.
Throughout the year, Forum brings in speakers from across the country to provide insights on public policy issues affecting Colorado.
[17] El Pomar's Pikes Peak Heritage Series increases knowledge and interest in a part of the region's economy and quality of life.
[20] Also in 2020 the Foundation collaborated with the United Way of Pueblo County, and the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority to help those who were displaced by a fire at the Fenix Apartment complex.
[22] With the intent to increase impact and establish connections throughout the entire state, El Pomar created Regional Partnerships to help communities identify and address local needs.
Each Council member comes to El Pomar with an established record of community engagement and the ability to provide firsthand information about the needs in the local region.
Each Council provides direct grant recommendations to El Pomar’s Trustees, with the potential for a combined annual impact of more than $2 million across the state.
Penrose House is not intended to host the routine or regularly scheduled activities of nonprofit organizations, but is offered as a venue for strategic meetings and conferences.