Freda Hambrick Fund Grants

Freda Hambrick Fund Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: El Pomar Foundation
Last Updated: November 04, 2025

Summary

The Freda Hambrick Fund Grants are designed to support Colorado-based nonprofit organizations that focus on preventing cruelty to animals, offering direct care, and providing educational programs. Eligible applicants must have 501(c)(3) status and can apply for funding once every two years if awarded, or after one year if declined. Notably, the fund excludes applications from equine organizations and any projects related to euthanasia.

Overview

NOTE:   Grant applications are typically reviewed twice annually. Mission: Support nonprofit organizations that prevent cruelty to animals, provide direct care and medical assistance, and offer educational programs for the proper care of and attention to animals within the state of Colorado. History: The Freda Hambrick Fund seeks to continue the charitable intent of Ms. Freda Hambrick, who dedicated much time and energy to support animal welfare organizations and issues throughout Colorado.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) tax status that support animal welfare issues in the state of Colorado are eligible to apply for funding. Your activities take place in Colorado.If funded, applicants must wait two years (24 months) to be considered again. If declined, applicants must wait one year (12 months) to be considered again.

Ineligibility

Please note: The Freda Hambrick Fund does not accept applications for equine organizations.No dollars received from the Fund may be used for euthanasia.The Foundation does not accept grant applications for grant support to:Other foundations or nonprofits that distribute money to recipients of its own selection Endowments IndividualsOrganizations that practice discrimination of any kind Organizations that do not have fiscal responsibility for the proposed project Organizations that do not have an active 501(c)(3) nonprofit IRS determination letter Camps, camp programs, or other seasonal activities  Religious organizations for support of religious programs Cover deficits or debt elimination Cover travel, conferences, conventions, group meetings, or seminars Influence legislation or support candidates for political office  Produce videos or other media projects Fund research projects or studies  Primary or secondary schools (K-12). El Pomar will consider, on a limited basis, capital requests from nonpublicly funded secondary schools