El Pomar Foundation

El Pomar Foundation is one of the largest and oldest private foundations in Colorado. El Pomar contributes approximately $22 million annually through grants and community stewardship programs to support Colorado nonprofit organizations involved in health, human services, education, arts and humanities, and civic and community initiatives. On March 11, El Pomar Foundation Trustees established the Colorado Assistance Fund, a $1 million fund providing immediate aid in areas affected by the outbreak of COVID-19. To date, more than $650,000 has been distributed to nonprofits and government entities across the state that are providing emergency services, meeting basic human needs and supporting access to appropriate healthcare. Because grants are made only to organizations nominated by El Pomar regional council members or public health departments, El Pomar is not accepting applications to the Colorado Assistance Fund. pencer and Julie Penrose founded El Pomar in 1937.