Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research
The mission of Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research is to raise awareness and funding for pancreatic cancer research at the University of Colorado Cancer Center, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research at a glance
In short: Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research gave $200K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $200K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,000
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $200,000
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $128,187
- -34.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colorado University Foundation ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2019) to $350K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado University Foundation Aurora, CO | Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Research provides funding specifically | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $128,187 | $230,885 | $296,854 | $200,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $194,156 | $198,048 | $227,682 | $175,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $223,790 | $208,401 | $335,712 | $305,402 | 2 |
| 2022 | $351,101 | $234,600 | $30,925 | — | — |
| 2021 | $147,426 | $438,027 | $362,664 | $350,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $72,063 | $70,550 | $33,689 | — | — |
| 2019 | $35,202 | $161,510 | $165,514 | $150,000 | 1 |
About Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Based on IRS filings
Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Castle Pines, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $128K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research is led by Maureen Shul, CEO & Board Member on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maureen Shul
CEO & Board Member
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colin Daugherty
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Courtney Walsh
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sana Karam
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Wells Messersmith
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ann Adams
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jim Noon
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kathryn Haber (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Comerford (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Stacy Ohlsson (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research
How much does Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research give each year?
Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research gave $200K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $175K across 1 grant.
How large is Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research?
Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research reported $128K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $231K.
What is Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research?
Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Castle Pines, CO. It holds $128K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research operate?
Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research has awarded grants in Colorado, Massachusetts.
What is Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research's EIN?
Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4715329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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