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How Julie Penrose’s Early Philanthropy Informs El Pomar’s Grant Making Today

In an ongoing series celebrating 85 Years of El Pomar, we explore the the Foundation’s early giving directed by Julie Penrose following Spencer’s death. Julie’s philanthropy in those early years helps us understand our founders’ intent today.

Cementing a Legacy: The Origins of El Pomar Foundation

Our work today would not be possible without the Spencer and Julie Penrose's visionary charter in 1937. To honor our 85th anniversary, we are looking back to better understand how the couple made El Pomar Foundation possible.