El Pomar Foundation approves $127,500 to nonprofits in the Central Peaks region

Posted By: Dan R October 5, 2022

El Pomar Trustees approved $127,500 allocated to 18 nonprofit organizations and government entities in the Central Peaks region at the Foundation’s August Trustees meeting.

Through the Foundation’s grant making process, the following organizations were awarded grants:

  • Achieve, Inc. (Buena Vista) — $2,500 in general operating support; regional council
  • Alpine Achievers Initiative (Monte Vista) — $10,000 for youth services in the Arkansas Valley and Park County; regional council
  • Ark Valley Helping Hands (Salida) — $2,500 in general operating support; regional council
  • Boys and Girls Club of South Park, Inc. (Fairplay) — $20,000 in general operating support; regional council
  • Chaffee County Department of Health and Human Services (Salida) — $10,000 for Family & Youth Initiatives program; regional council
  • Chaffee County Early Childhood Council, Inc. (Salida) — $10,000 in general operating support; regional council
  • elevateHER (Buena Vista) — $5,000 in general operating support; regional council
  • Green Thumb Initiative (Cañon City) — $10,000 in general operating support; regional council
  • Kindred Kids Child Advocacy Center (Cañon City) — $10,000 in general operating support; regional council
  • LeanIn1220, Inc. (Evergreen) — $10,000 in Park County general operating support; regional council
  • Loaves and Fishes Ministries of Fremont County (Cañon City) — $2,500 in general operating support; Trustee regional merit
  • Park County Cares (Pine) — $2,500 in general operating support; regional merit
  • Park County Historical Society (Bailey) — $2,500 in general operating support; regional merit
  • PeaceWorks, Inc. (Bailey) — $10,000 in general operating support; regional council
  • PeaceWorks, Inc. (Bailey) — $2,500 in general operating support; Trustee regional merit
  • Senior Services Solutions Plus (Cañon City) — $2,500 in general operating support; competitive
  • Teller Park Early Childhood Council (Woodland Park) — $5,000 in Park County general operating support; regional council
  • West Custer County Library District (Westcliffe) —  $5,000 for new computers and network; competitive
  • Wet Mt Valley Saddle Club, Inc. (Westcliffe) —  $5,000 for Country Strong Youth program; regional council

Founded by Spencer and Julie Penrose in 1937, El Pomar Foundation has an established legacy of general purpose grant making. The competitive process remains the Foundation’s primary vehicle for organizations to receive funding. Additionally, over the last 80 years, El Pomar has either developed or been entrusted with the stewardship of a number of other funds, as well as presenting merit grants in each region recommended by Trustees and regional council members. Competitive applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

In an effort to increase impact and establish connections across the entire state, the Regional Partnerships program was established in 2003. Each of the Foundation’s 11 regional councils advises El Pomar Trustees and recommends grants to help support its communities. The Central Peaks Regional Council recommends grants in Chaffee, Custer, Fremont and Park Counties. Council members are regional leaders in the business, nonprofit, and public sectors and provide first-hand information about current needs in their own communities.

To view a full listing of El Pomar’s funds and grant making areas, please visit our website at https://www.elpomar.org/grant-making/

El Pomar Foundation is one of the largest and oldest private foundations in Colorado. El Pomar contributes approximately $25 million annually through grants in the areas of health, human services, education, arts and humanities and civic and community initiatives, as well as community stewardship and leadership development programs to support Colorado nonprofit organizations. Spencer and Julie Penrose founded El Pomar in 1937 with the mission to enhance, encourage and promote the current and future well-being of the people of Colorado. 

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