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- Blog Posts, Fellowship
When Spencer Penrose was a 20-year-old Harvard University student, he wrote in an essay, “One great man opens and prepares the way for many others. Thus,…
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- History
While the Penroses made investments in philanthropy and economic development projects together, much of the Foundation’s early giving was directed by Julie Penrose following Spencer’s death.…
- History
El Pomar Foundation’s history of supporting Colorado began before the Foundation was formally established, as co-founders Spencer and Julie Penrose engaged in personal philanthropy in the…
- Regional Partnerships
Bob Manning, Founder and Managing Director, M2P Capital LLC Metro Regional Council member since 2012 During Bob Manning’s tenure as an El Pomar Trustee from 2011-2014,…
- Regional Partnerships
Christine Scanlan, President and CEO, Keystone Policy Center High Country Regional Council member since 2009 Christine Scanlan joined the High Country Regional Council in May 2009.…
- ELD
In Fall of 2023, through its Elevating Leadership Development (ELD) program, El Pomar Foundation awarded grants to 20 organizations having a positive impact in communities of…
- Forum
On November 14, El Pomar’s Forum for Civic Advancement held a Forum on Fentanyl at the Ent Center for the Arts. Forum for Civic Advancement brings…
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