El Pomar Foundation
El Pomar Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Colorado. Established in 1937 by Spencer and Julie Penrose, it supports the well-being of Colorado residents through statewide grantmaking, leadership development and community engagement programs, and spaces for nonprofit convening and education.
El Pomar Foundation at a glance
In short: El Pomar Foundation gave $20.4M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20.4M), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,396,867
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,396,867
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,396,867
- Total assets
- $468,220,855
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to El Pomar Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts online applications through its grants portal. Applicants should review the Grant Toolkit and guidelines, confirm eligibility, choose the competitive process or an applicable fund, and submit a complete application. Competitive and Fund applications should be submitted at least 10 weeks before a Trustee meeting to be considered for that meeting. The filing’s application description lists materials including the organization’s history, mission and programs; a concise description of the request; three years of financial statements, preferably audited; a current-year budget; governing-body members; and information about other foundation support sought in the preceding three years. The website states that applicants funded through the competitive process must wait three years before applying again, while declined applicants must wait one year.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; the foundation reports no fixed deadlines. Its website recommends submitting a complete application at least 10 weeks before a Trustee meeting.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; the foundation reports no fixed deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Board Of Trustees El Pomar Foundat
Mailing address: 10 Lake Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone: (719) 633-7733
Website: https://elpomar.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from El Pomar Foundation
Anna Keesling Ackerman Fund Grants
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Competitive Grants
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Freda Hambrick Fund Grants
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who El Pomar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1,390 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,350 grants of 1,390 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
El Pomar is headquartered in an individual recipient and makes grants across Colorado. The foundation says its Regional Partnerships address local needs in 11 regions across the state. Its grant guidelines say Trustees are interested in increasing support in Southern and rural Colorado and that the foundation is more competitive in metro Denver.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How El Pomar Foundation gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15.0M (2022) to $20.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Statement Colorado Springs, CO | See Attached Statement | $20,396,867 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $468,220,855 | $54,192,777 | $33,528,753 | $20,396,867 | 1 | $33,522,004 | $51,287,518 | $32,946,230 |
| 2024 | $447,556,831 | $33,613,889 | $32,197,989 | $19,546,032 | 1 | $29,523,627 | $31,304,368 | $31,811,687 |
| 2023 | $446,140,929 | $23,158,969 | $27,174,857 | $16,278,510 | 1 | $26,650,840 | $17,553,297 | $29,692,498 |
| 2022 | $450,156,817 | $24,169,276 | $26,453,719 | $14,995,841 | 1 | $27,671,159 | $21,794,077 | $30,117,988 |
| 2021 | $452,441,260 | $71,471,160 | $31,581,964 | $17,365,741 | 1,386 | $28,084,304 | $69,282,515 | $31,001,372 |
| 2020 | $412,552,064 | $23,829,579 | $27,724,441 | $17,533,598 | 1,654 | — | $21,924,546 | $26,094,495 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, El Pomar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32.9M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
El Pomar’s mission is to “enhance, encourage, and promote the current and future well-being of the people of Colorado.” Its broad grantmaking focuses especially on arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, health, and human services.
The foundation provides grants for general operating support, programs, and capital needs. Its 2025 filing also describes direct charitable activities in nonprofit effectiveness and recognition, leadership development, and community outreach and engagement. Programs named in the filing include the Penrose House Conference Center, Awards for Excellence, the El Pomar Fellowship, Regional Partnerships, and the Forum for Civic Advancement.
The foundation’s grant guidelines identify active 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies whose activities take place in Colorado as eligible applicants; its toolkit also allows an organization with a qualified fiscal agent to apply. The foundation’s website lists exclusions that include individuals, endowments, and religious organizations seeking support for religious programs. Its guidelines also state that it does not accept competitive or Fund applications from organizations without active 501(c)(3) status.
Grantmaking
El Pomar describes its competitive process as its primary grantmaking vehicle. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and Trustees review them four to six times a year. The foundation considers requests for general operating, program, and capital support. Its website gives typical grant ranges based on average awards over the preceding five years: $2,500–$10,000 for general operating and program support, and $15,000–$25,000 for capital support. Source information for the competitive grants program states that capital requests are capped at $100,000.
The foundation also oversees funds with specific purposes. The Sally Beck Fund supports eligible nonprofits working in equine rescue and care, therapeutic riding, and equine-related disaster response; awards are listed at $1,000–$7,500, and cannot be used for capital improvements or staffing overhead. The Freda Hambrick Fund supports Colorado animal-welfare organizations providing direct care, medical assistance, and education. Its stated exclusions include equine organizations and projects related to euthanasia.
In filing year 2025, the IRS filing data report one grant totaling $20,396,867. The listed recipient and purpose are both “SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT,” so the filing data do not identify a named grantee or a more specific purpose. The website says the foundation has made more than $600 million in grants since its founding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David J. Palenchar as chair, William J. Hybl as chair emeritus, and Nechie Hall as vice chair. Trustees listed are Andrea Aragon, Kathy Boe, Colonel Gail Colvin, Mike Edmonds, Erik Estrada, David Siegel, and Ken Montera.
El Pomar Foundation is led by Kyle H. Hybl, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 17 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kyle H. Hybl
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$431K (2020) → $496K (2025)
David J. Palenchar
Chair
Charter Trustee → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$53K (2020) → $76K (2025)
Andrea Aragon
Trustee
Charter Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$41K (2020) → $46K (2025)
Erik Estrada
Trustee
Term Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $43K (2025)
Emily Robinson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$24K (2023) → $38K (2025)
Mike Edmonds
Trustee
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
$28K (2023) → $40K (2025)
Kathy Boe
Trustee
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
$38K (2024) → $40K (2025)
Ken Montera
Trustee
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
$33K (2024) → $40K (2025)
David Siegel
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
$32K (2025)
Colonel Gail Colvin
Trustee
Term Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Martinez
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$219K (2020) → $264K (2025)
Matthew J. Carpenter
COO & Secretary
Secretary, Executive Vice President & COO → COO & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$244K (2020) → $321K (2025)
Maureen Lawrence
Senior Vice President & Gencoun
Senior Vice President & General Counsel → Senior Vice President & Gencoun, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$195K (2020) → $315K (2025)
Nechie Hall
Vice Chair
Charter Trustee → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $42K (2025)
Nicole Magic
Vice President Hr
Assistant Corporate Secretary & Vice President → Vice President Hr, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$97K (2020) → $125K (2025)
William J. Hybl
Chair Emeritus
Executive Chairman → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Chair Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$293K (2020) → $54K (2025)
R. Thayer Tutt Jr.
CIO & Vchair
Vice Chairman & CIO → CIO & Vchair, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$381K (2021) → $460K (2025)
David Cohrs
CFO & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$134K (2025)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Amy Humble (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Judith Bell (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: William R. Ward (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Gen Charles Jacoby Jr. (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Elaine Durham (2020) — Term Trustee
- Former: Thayer R Tutt Jr. (2020) — Vice Chairman & CIO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $496K, to Kyle H Hybl (Pres & CEO). 17 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about El Pomar Foundation
How much does El Pomar Foundation give each year?
El Pomar Foundation gave $20.4M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19.5M across 1 grant.
How large is El Pomar Foundation?
El Pomar Foundation reported $468.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does El Pomar Foundation fund?
El Pomar’s mission is to “enhance, encourage, and promote the current and future well-being of the people of Colorado.” Its broad grantmaking focuses especially on arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, health, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from El Pomar Foundation?
The foundation accepts online applications through its grants portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does El Pomar Foundation make grants?
El Pomar is headquartered in an individual recipient and makes grants across Colorado. The foundation says its Regional Partnerships address local needs in 11 regions across the state. Its grant guidelines say Trustees are interested in increasing support in Southern and rural Colorado and that the foundation is more competitive in metro Denver.
What is El Pomar Foundation's EIN?
El Pomar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6002373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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