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Supports nonprofit organizations providing equine rescue and care, therapeutic riding programs, and equine-related disaster response programs.
The main channel for most of El Pomar's grant making, providing support for general operations, programs, and capital projects. The foundation is a general-purpose funder with a preference for southern and rural Colorado.
El Pomar Foundation is a private corporation based in COLORADO SPGS, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1939. It holds total assets of $447.6M. Annual income is reported at $12.5M. Nonprofit Effectiveness and RecognitionPrograms designed to assist, and give public recognition to, nonprofit organizations in their efforts to be more effective through better use of their resources, planning for their future, and planning for the future of their communities. Programs include: Penrose House Conference Center, Awards for Excellence, Rocky Mountain Tax Seminar, and nonprofit office assistance. According to available records, El Pomar Foundation has made 3,042 grants totaling $64.9M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $17.5M in 2020 to $30M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $10 to $15M, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 1,300 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, District of Columbia, California, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
NONPROFIT EFFECTIVENESS AND RECOGNITION PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ASSIST, AND GIVE PUBLIC RECOGNITION TO, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO BE MORE EFFECTIVE THROUGH BETTER USE OF THEIR RESOURCES, PLANNING FOR THEIR FUTURE, AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: PENROSE HOUSE CONFERENCE CENTER, AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE, JULIE PENROSE AWARD, ROCKY MOUNTAIN TAX SEMINAR, PENROSE ORGANIZATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, AND NONPROFIT OFFICE ASSISTANCE.
Expenses: $1.5M
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SHAPE AND ENCOURAGE THOSE WHO ARE AND THOSE WHO WILL BECOME THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND INSTITUTIONS AND TO INSTILL WITHIN EACH THE VALUE AND PRIVILEGE OF BEING CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITY IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: EL POMAR FELLOWSHIP, EL POMAR INTERNSHIP, FORUM FOR CIVIC ADVANCEMENT, ELEVATING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, PIKES PEAK HERITAGE SERIES, AND LAND PRESERVATION.
Expenses: $2.2M
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO IDENTIFY AND REACH OUT TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF COLORADO. THE FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES THOSE CLOSEST TO LOCAL PROBLEMS AND ISSUES TO ACTIVELY ASSIST IN TARGETING ITS RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS.
Expenses: $801K
HISTORICAL PROPERTIES THE FOUNDATION OPERATES AND PRESERVES TWO SIGNIFICANT HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROPERTIES (WILL ROGERS SHRINE OF THE SUN AND PENROSE HERITAGE MUSEUM) WHICH SPENCER AND JULIE PENROSE BUILT DURING THEIR LIFETIMES AND LEFT AS A PERPETUAL LEGACY TO THE FUTURE INHABITANTS AND VISITORS TO THE PIKES PEAK REGION.
Expenses: $1.3M
Nonprofit Effectiveness and RecognitionPrograms designed to assist, and give public recognition to, nonprofit organizations in their efforts to be more effective through better use of their resources, planning for their future, and planning for the future of their communities. Programs include: Penrose House Conference Center, Awards for Excellence, Rocky Mountain Tax Seminar, and nonprofit office assistance. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 3,042 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, DC, CA.
El Pomar Foundation has distributed a total of $64.9M across 3,042 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $10 to $15M.
The application deadline is NONE.. NONE.
El Pomar Foundation is headquartered in COLORADO SPGS, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 19 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle H Hybl | PRES & CEO | $433K | $79K | $512K |
| R Thayer Tutt Jr | CIO, VCHAIR | $408K | $66K | $474K |
| Matthew J Carpenter | COO, SEC | $302K | $72K | $374K |
| Elaine Martinez | CFO, TREAS | $250K | $63K | $313K |
| Maureen Lawrence | SVP, GENCOUN | $232K | $54K | $286K |
Total Giving
$27.2M
Total Assets
$446.1M
Fair Market Value
$678.3M
Net Worth
$446.1M
Grants Paid
$16.3M
Contributions
$3.4M
Net Investment Income
$17.6M
Distribution Amount
$29.7M
Total: $320M
Total Grants
3,042
Total Giving
$64.9M
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
1,300
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright FuturesPyramid Coaching Project | Telluride, CO | $50K | 2021 |
| El Paso CountySoutheast Colorado Springs Planning Grant | Colorado Springs, CO | $50K | 2021 |
| See Attached StatementSEE ATTACHED STATEMENT | Colorado Springs, CO | $15M | 2022 |
| United States Space FoundationDonated building addition | Colorado Springs, CO | $6.5M | 2021 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society |
Other foundations that have funded El Pomar Foundation.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Foundation | $25K | 2023 | General Purpose |
| Castaways Foundation | $1K | 2023 | EMPTY STOCKING FUND |
| Flying Diamond Ranch Foundation | $100 | 2023 | GENERAL FUND |
| Buettner Family Foundation | $4K | 2022 | General Operating |
| Buettner Family Foundation |
Supports organizations dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals, direct care, and educational programs for proper animal care within Colorado.
Assists volunteer fire fighting agencies and first responders with immediate emergency needs, such as personal protection equipment.
A fund specifically supporting nonprofits serving the Pikes Peak Region with programs focused on the foundation's core interest areas.
| William J Hybl |
| CHAIRMAN |
| $159K |
| $42K |
| $201K |
| Nicole Magic | VP HR | $115K | $25K | $141K |
| David J Palenchar | VICE CHAIR | $70K | $0 | $70K |
| Nechie Hall | TRUSTEE | $54K | $0 | $54K |
| Andrea Aragon | TRUSTEE | $47K | $0 | $47K |
| Erik Estrada | TRUSTEE | $34K | $0 | $34K |
| William R Ward | TRUSTEE | $33K | $0 | $33K |
| Mike Edmonds | TRUSTEE | $28K | $0 | $28K |
| Amy Humble | TRUSTEE | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| Emily Robinson | TRUSTEE | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| Judith Bell | TRUSTEE | $21K | $0 | $21K |
| Colonel Gail Colvin | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Colorado Springs, CO |
| $700K |
| 2021 |
| Children'S Hospital Colorado FoundationOutpatient therapy building in Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | $500K | 2021 |
| Children'S Advocacy Center For The Pikes Peak Region IncCo-located facility | Colorado Springs, CO | $250K | 2021 |
| Pueblo Community College FoundationHealth teaching and learning center | Pueblo, CO | $250K | 2021 |
| Colorado Springs Sports CorporationGeneral operating support | Colorado Springs, CO | $215K | 2021 |
| GlobalmindedGeneral operating support | Denver, CO | $200K | 2021 |
| Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado FoundationThe Woody and Millie Ingram Guest House | Colorado Springs, CO | $100K | 2021 |
| Public Broadcasting Of Colorado IncSouthern Colorado Public Media Center | Centennial, CO | $100K | 2021 |
| Colorado Mesa University FoundationPhysical and occupational therapy program | Grand Junction, CO | $100K | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado FoundationLyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience | Denver, CO | $100K | 2021 |
| Pueblo City-County Library DistrictRobert Hoag Rawlings Library Renovation | Pueblo, CO | $100K | 2021 |
| Pikes Peak Habitat For Humanity IncNortheast ReStore | Colorado Springs, CO | $100K | 2021 |
| Cottonwood Artist'S SchoolAccess and beautification project | Colorado Springs, CO | $100K | 2021 |
| Mt Carmel Veterans Service CenterExecutive on loan | Colorado Springs, CO | $100K | 2021 |
| Casa Of The Seventh Judicial District IncDirector of Clinical Services position | Montrose, CO | $80K | 2021 |
| Colorado Springs Philharmonic OrchestraGeneral operating support | Colorado Springs, CO | $75K | 2021 |
| New Dance Theatre IncBuilding expansion | Denver, CO | $60K | 2021 |
| Exponential ImpactSurvive and Thrive 3.0 | Colorado Springs, CO | $55K | 2021 |
| Chaffee County Housing AuthorityAttainable housing efforts | Salida, CO | $50K | 2021 |
| We FortifyHousing for homeless youth | Colorado Springs, CO | $50K | 2021 |
| Police Foundation Of Colorado SpringsGeneral operating support | Colorado Springs, CO | $50K | 2021 |
| Homeward Pikes PeakNew housing for homeless | Colorado Springs, CO | $50K | 2021 |
| Loaves And Fishes Ministries Of Fremont CountyExpansion project | Canon City, CO | $50K | 2021 |
| Manitou Springs Community FoundationAdAmAn Alley 100th Anniversary Project | Manitou Springs, CO | $50K | 2021 |
| Care And Share IncAlamosa distribution center | Colorado Springs, CO | $50K | 2021 |
| Park County Department Of Human ServicesMental health services and coaching | Fairplay, CO | $50K | 2021 |
| Colorado Education InitiativeHomegrown Talent Initiative | Denver, CO | $50K | 2021 |
| Pueblo Community Health Center IncNew building | Pueblo, CO | $50K | 2021 |
| Summitstone Health PartnersMental health services in the Thompson School District | Fort Collins, CO | $49K | 2021 |
| Colorado Springs Fire DepartmentWildfire mitigation | Colorado Springs, CO | $44K | 2021 |
| Superintendents Leadership EndowmentGeneral operating support | Colorado Springs, CO | $40K | 2021 |
| Kiowa County Hospital DistrictUpgraded HVAC system | Eads, CO | $40K | 2021 |
| Central Presbyterian ChurchBuilding renovation for community programs | Denver, CO | $40K | 2021 |
| Major League Baseball Players Alumni AssociationNonprofit office space | Colorado Springs, CO | $39K | 2021 |
| State Historical Society Of Colorado The Colorado State MuseumRural Hands On History program | Denver, CO | $38K | 2021 |
| National Collegiate Hockey ConferenceNonprofit office space | Colorado Springs, CO | $33K | 2021 |
| Rocky Mountain Rural Health IncVaccine distribution, mental health programs | Fairplay, CO | $30K | 2021 |
| Fremont Re - 1 School DistrictSummer programs | Canon City, CO | $30K | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Fremont County IncYouth advisory board, mental health vouchers | Canon City, CO | $30K | 2021 |
| Wray Community District Hospital3D mammogram machine | Wray, CO | $30K | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Pueblo CountyGeneral operating support | Pueblo, CO | $30K | 2021 |
| Sangre De Cristo Hospice FoundationCovered outdoor sitting space | Pueblo, CO | $30K | 2021 |
| Generation Teach IncSummer programs in Colorado | Boston, MA | $30K | 2021 |
| Ymca Of The Pikes Peak RegionGeneral operating support | Colorado Springs, CO | $30K | 2021 |
| Denver SeminaryMatching Gift - general operating support | Littleton, CO | $30K | 2021 |
| Salida School District R-32jHorizons Exploratory High School mental health professional | Salida, CO | $30K | 2021 |
| $4K |
| 2022 |
| General Operating |
| Castaways Foundation | $1K | 2022 | EMPTY STOCKING FUND |
| Castaways Foundation | $1K | 2022 | EMPTY STOCKING FUND |
| Buettner Family Foundation | $4K | 2021 | General Operating |
| Buettner Family Foundation | $4K | 2020 | General Operating |
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