El Pomar Foundation awards grants to Eagle County nonprofits

El Pomar Foundation trustees approved $575,000 allocated to 12 nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the High Country region, with four nonprofits in the Vail Valley earning funding.

The local nonprofits to earn grants are:

• Eagle River Youth Coalition, Inc. (Edwards) – $20,000 for general operating support; competitive
• Eagle Valley Senior Life, Inc. (Avon) – $5,000 for general operating support; competitive
• Foundation of Trustees for the Family Learning Center (Edwards) – $15,000 for general operating support; competitive
• Vail Health Services Foundation – $10,000 for Olivia’s Fund; regional merit and regional council

Founded by Spencer and Julie Penrose in 1937, the El Pomar Foundation is one of the largest and oldest private foundations in Colorado and has an established legacy of general-purpose grant-making. To view a full listing of El Pomar’s funds and grant-making areas, go to ElPomar.org/grant-making/.