El Pomar Foundation
Accepts applications
El Pomar Foundation is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $20.4 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $20.4 million and the largest $20.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20.4 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$20.4 million
- Largest grant$20.4 million
- Assets$761 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $19.5 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16.3 million | 1 | $678 million |
| 2024 | $19.5 million | 1 | $711 million |
| 2025 | $20.4 million | 1 | $761 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Board of Trustees El Pomar Foundat 10 Lake Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (719) 633-7733 |
| What to submit | Grant applications can be made online. Grant proposals should include: - the name and address of the tax exempt organization and contact information; - a brief history of the organization, its mission, principle programs, and accomplishments; - a concise statement describing the purpose of the request and requested; - three most recent years of financial statements, preferably audited; - a current year budget, including revenue and expenses; - a list of the governing body members; - a statement of whether aid has been sought during the preceding three years from other foundations for support of your nonprofit organization; - if appropriate, endorsement of outside authorities and copies of regulatory agency approvals; - up to two pictures (photographs, architectural renderings, images from an existing publication, etc.) that portray the specific project or general operations of the organization; for additional explanation see website at www.elpomar.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $20.4 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Statement | See attached statement | $20.4 million |
Officers and trustees
- David J Palenchar
- William J Hybl
- Nechie Hall
- Andrea Aragon
- Kathy Boe
- Colonel Gail Colvin
- Mike Edmonds
- Erik Estrada
- David Siegel
- Ken Montera
- Emily Robinson
- Kyle H Hybl
- R Thayer Tutt Jr
- Matthew J Carpenter
- Elaine Martinez
Questions people ask
Does El Pomar Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does El Pomar Foundation give?
$20.4 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $20.4 million.
Who runs El Pomar Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David J Palenchar (Chair), William J Hybl (Chair Emerit), Nechie Hall (Vice Chair) and Andrea Aragon (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.