In recent months, we've gained quite a few new followers here! As we head into 2025, allow us to reintroduce ourselves. Since 1937, El Pomar Foundation has been all about quality of life in Colorado, with a mission to enhance, encourage, and promote the current and future well-being of the people of Colorado. Founded by Spencer and Julie Penrose, El Pomar has been supporting local communities through statewide grant making for over 87 years. From arts and culture to health, education, and civic initiatives, we're here to support those who are building a better Colorado. Today, we are a grant maker, leadership developer, community convener, and owner and operator of historic properties, and are dedicated to supporting Colorado's communities. Find out more on our website: https://www.elpomar.org/
El Pomar Foundation
慈善筹款服务
Colorado Springs，CO 3,348 位关注者
To enhance, encourage and promote the current and future well-being of the people of Colorado.
关于我们
El Pomar is a general purpose foundation, which means the trustees approve grants across a broad spectrum of focus areas, including: arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, health, and human services. Since 1937, trustees of the Foundation have approved nearly 12,600 grants totaling more than $431 million to benefit the state of Colorado. Currently, El Pomar contributes more than $20 million annually through grants to nonprofit organizations and government equivalents across Colorado. When grant dollars alone are not the solution, El Pomar Foundation creates and operates programs that encourage leadership and promote community development. While each program is different, the collective goal is to create an environment where communities thrive. Spencer Penrose was an entrepreneur and a visionary. Mr. Penrose's approach was straightforward: build for tomorrow. He did this in two ways. In a literal sense, he helped create some of Colorado Springs' most famous landmarks, The BROADMOOR, a world-class resort in the foothills of Colorado's Rocky Mountains, the Pikes Peak Highway and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Penrose's second approach to building for tomorrow began in 1937 when he and his wife Julie established a living legacy, El Pomar Foundation. Mr. Penrose left the majority of his estate to El Pomar upon his death in 1939. Julie Penrose succeeded her husband as El Pomar president and served in that position with a generous and indomitable spirit. She left the majority of her estate to El Pomar in 1956. As El Pomar eagerly continues its journey into tomorrow, its direction comes from its past. Spencer and Julie Penrose's lives, as they lived them, provide the principles that will continue to guide their foundation now and in the future.
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https://www.elpomar.org/
El Pomar Foundation的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 慈善筹款服务
- 规模
- 51-200 人
- 总部
- Colorado Springs，CO
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1937
- 领域
- Nonprofit和Grantmaking
地点
El Pomar Foundation员工
动态
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El Pomar's Elevating Leadership Development (ELD) recently hosted Leadership Plenty, a transformative two-day training designed to enhance strategic leadership skills and community impact. Key topics included identifying community assets, managing groups, building strategic partnerships, and communicating for change. As Sundar Pichai has wisely said, "A diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone." Leadership Plenty embodies this principle, bringing together a wealth of leaders to collaborate and innovate. Discover more about El Pomar's Elevating Leadership Development (ELD) and explore training opportunities for you or your employees. https://lnkd.in/ghRWm6xe
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Regional Council Highlight of the Week: North ?? For six years, El Pomar's North Regional Council focused its support on youth mental health. In 2024, the Council shifted its focus to supporting financial literacy programs across the region. With the aim of providing families with the tools and opportunities to succeed, the Council is currently researching and evaluating organizations to determine where it may have the greatest impact. Thank you to the Council for supporting the region's pressing needs! #Colorado #Philanthropy #FinancialLiteracy #youthmentalhealth
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Regional Council Highlight of the Week: Southwest Over the past few years, youth and mental health have become consistent topics across our regional councils. El Pomar's Southwest Regional Council has continued its focus on youth well-being. From 2017-2021, the Council supported grant partners in each of the five counties with multi-year funding. Support ranged from anti-vaping initiatives to trauma informed care and life skills organizations. Most recently, the Council has recommended a number of one-time grants to organizations working on youth self-efficacy, confidence, and sense of belonging. ??? Thanks to the Southwest Regional Council members for their service and long-time support of youth well-being. #GrantMaking #Colorado
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We were pleased to host 131 attendees (including 32 newcomers) for our Elevating Leadership Development Quarter 1 Advisory Council meetings to explore community leadership development programs, including three new offerings. Learn more about these opportunities and our Quarter 2 meetings at www.elpomar.org/eld.
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As long time supporters and partners of Sports Corp, we are excited about their rebrand! Thank you, Sports Corp, for your continued support and advancement of Colorado Springs. We look forward to following along on your future endeavors.
Allow us to (re)introduce ourselves! We’re Colorado Springs Sports Corp - you might know us as Sports Corp, CSSC, or Colorado Springs Sports Corporation. Whatever you call us, we’re the team behind the scenes bringing the spirit of sport to life in Colorado Springs Olympic City, USA. At 46 years young, we’re a little like an ultra-marathon runner - always going the extra mile (and then some). From the trails of Pikes Peak to the balloons of Labor Day Lift Off, we’ve been putting in the work to make Colorado Springs shine. Why? Because of YOU. If this press release made its way to your inbox, it’s because you’ve been a part of our story. Whether you’ve cheered us on, rolled up your sleeves to volunteer, competed in our events, or just helped spread the word - you’ve played a role in our journey, and we couldn’t do this without you. For those just getting to know us, here’s a quick breakdown of who we are and what we do: We’re small but mighty. With a dedicated team of rock stars, we pull off events like Colorado Senior Games, Pikes Peak APEX, Rocky Mountain State Games, and so much more. We’re built on four pillars: 1. Olympic/Paralympic Engagement – We proudly support, The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, Team USA and Olympic initiatives. 2. Community Sports Programming – From kids to seniors, we’re here to get everyone moving. 3. Event Management – We bring unforgettable moments to life through world-class events. 4. Sports Commission – Advocating for the economic and cultural power of sports in our community. But here’s the exciting part: We’re entering a new era! With a fresh new logo and rebrand, we’re looking ahead to the future while staying true to our roots. Think of it as a new chapter in a story that’s been 46 years in the making. What does this new era mean to us? "This rebrand is a celebration of our history and a bold step toward the future. We are deeply rooted in the power of sports to inspire, unite, and elevate our community. Our new look reflects the energy, passion, and ambition we bring to everything we do.” – Megan Leatham, President & CEO "It’s more than a new logo; it’s a refreshed commitment to the people we serve and the events we create. We’re here to show the world what Colorado Springs Olympic City, USA is all about, with a little fun and flair along the way!" – Lauren DeMarco, Marketing Communications & PR Manager Stay tuned for what’s next. And, as always, thank you for being part of our journey - we’re just getting started! Your friends at Sports Corp
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Did you know: Women have been participating in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb for more than 60 years! El Pomar co-founder Spencer Penrose built Pikes Peak Highway and held the first Pikes Peak Hill Climbing Contest in 1916. In celebration of Women's History Month, here are some of the amazing women who have competed in the event: 1960: Joyce Thompson was the first woman to compete. 1985: Michele Mouton became the first and only woman to win the race, claiming the title of King of the Mountain and setting an overall course record. 1994: Katy Endicott became the first woman to race and set a record in an electric car on the course. 1997: Annie Brokaw, at age 61, became the first woman to race a motorcycle on Pikes Peak. 2019: Lucy Gl?ckner, on a motorcycle, became the first woman to finish the race in under 10 minutes. 2024: Laura Hayes became the fastest woman to race a car to the top, at just over 10 minutes. These are only a few of the more than 50 women who have competed in the race's history! #WomensHistoryMonth
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Regional Council Highlight of the Week: Pikes Peak For the past few years, our Pikes Peak Regional Council has been focused on supporting veteran homelessness and has recently shifted to a focus on youth mental health. The Council's grant recommendations have been for organizations providing preventative youth mental health services, such as: ?? Edge Teen Center ?? National Alliance on Mental Illness Colorado Springs ?? Mindfulness and Positivity Project ?? Educating Children of Color The Pikes Peak Council is also continuing to keep an eye on emergent community needs. Thank you to our Council members for being strong advocates for their community! #YouthMentalHealth #CommunitySupport
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Did you know the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo was founded by Spencer Penrose in 1926? It became a nonprofit just two years after El Pomar Foundation was founded in 1937 and we have been proud supporters of their work ever since! Join us in voting for our favorite Zoo! ??
cmzoo.org/vote CMZoo has once again been nominated for Best Zoo in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards! Vote daily for CMZoo at cmzoo.org/vote until 10 a.m. MT on Mon., March 10. A vote for CMZoo is a vote for Omo. Show some love for our spunky 3-year-old hippo, Omo, because clearly, he needs more fans. Want us to remind you to vote daily? — Daily vote email reminder sign-up: https://lnkd.in/gnbdXXeQ — Daily vote text reminder sign-up: https://lnkd.in/gBsJgd4H Why should you vote for Omo? — He was the first hippo born at CMZoo in 32 years. — He once preferred chasing peafowl to eating his birthday cake. — He's never met a boomer ball he didn't like! You have ranked us in the top ten zoos in North America for the last nine years. In 2024, we were grateful to be named #5 Best Zoo in this annual contest. Thank you for your support!
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Regional Council Highlight of the Week: Central Peaks Our Central Peaks Regional Council remains focused on youth mental health and resiliency. Specifically, the Council is supporting early childhood education, after-school programming, and food insecurity. Some of the Council's recent funding recommendations have been: ?? In-school personal hygiene products ?? A community pool ?? Mental health services for underinsured youth Thank you to our Central Peaks council members for supporting youth mental health and resiliency initiatives in the region.
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