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EIN 27-0029283

Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
Denver
State
Colorado
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
G30: Cancer
Description
The Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation responds to the urgent needs of Coloradans with cancer by providing financial assistance with dignity and humanity. The Foundation provides financial aid to cancer patients, regardless of age, throughout Colorado. A multi-disciplinary grants committee composed of medical professionals, social workers, and community members meets monthly to review applications.
Also known as...
Raymond Wentz Foundation
Total revenues
$1,002,899
2023
Total expenses
$1,191,536
2023
Total assets
$2,646,647
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation

The Foundation provides financial assistance to Cancer patients with marginal resources of all ages throughout Colorado. A grants committee, comprised of a multi-disciplinary group of medical professionals, social workers, and community members, meets monthly to approve applications received by the Foundation. In 2023, the Foundation awarded grants and other assistance to 780 Cancer patients.

Who funds Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Rocky Mountain Cancer AssistanceFinal Disbursement$187,279
Sonja & F Conrad Fischer FoundationGeneral Purpose$75,000
The George L Shields FoundationFor Program Services$50,000
...and 21 more grants received totalling $593,853

Personnel at Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Mauro VillasenorInterim Executive Director$0
Ashley HavennerSpecial Events and Fundraising Manager
Audra FlemingPast Executive Director$123,475
Anna-Liisa MullisBoard Chair$0
Jenny LagerbergTreasurer$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$675,085
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$72,642
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$32,359
Net income from fundraising events$222,813
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,002,899

Form 990s for Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-30990View PDF
2022-122023-10-12990View PDF
2021-122022-09-17990View PDF
2020-122021-06-22990View PDF
2019-122020-12-18990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 8, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Sonja & F Conrad Fischer Foundation
October 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthHuman servicesDiseases and disordersCancer
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsConducts researchFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1385 S Colorado Blvd Bldg A 108
Denver, CO 80222
Metro area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
County
Denver County, CO
Website URL
rayofhopecolorado.org/ 
Phone
(720) 238-5401
IRS details
EIN
27-0029283
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G30: Cancer
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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