Several Eagle County nonprofits receive grants from the El Pomar Foundation

Trustees of the El Pomar Foundation recently approved $65,000 in grants allocated to seven nonprofit organizations and government entities in the High Country region.

The Eagle County recipients are:

• $5,000 in two grants for High Rockies Harm Reduction in Eagle County. 
• $5,000 in general operating support for The Cycle Effect in Eagle.
• $10,000 for the Minturn portion of Eagle Valley Trail. 
• $2,500 in general operating support to the Vail Valley chapter of the Salvation Army.

Other regional recipients are:

• $5,000 in general operating support to the Keystone Science School. 
• $15,000 to the Lake County Community Fund. 
• $2,500 for Get Outdoors Leadville! 
• $20,000 for Help for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Aspen. 

 Founded by Spencer and Julie Penrose in 1937, the El Pomar Foundation has a legacy of general-purpose grant-making. The competitive process remains the foundation’s primary vehicle for organizations to receive funding.

Over the past 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. 

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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 High Country Regional Council recommends grants in Clear Creek, Eagle, Lake, Pitkin, and Summit 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, go to https://www.elpomar.org/grant-making/.