The El Pomar Foundation’s trustees have approved the allocation of $22,500 to three nonprofit organizations in the Southwest region at the Foundation’s February trustees meeting. Through the Foundation’s grant-making process, the following organizations were awarded grants:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado: $10,000 to be paid over two years in general operating support.Mancos Public Library: $2,500 to replace the phone system.Seeds of Learning: $10,000 in general operating support.Founded by Spencer and Julie Penrose in 1937, El Pomar Foundation has an established legacy of general purpose grant-making. To view a full listing of El Pomar’s funds and grant-making areas, visit www.elpomar.org/grant-making/el-pomars-funds/.