Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation (formerly Raymond Wentz Foundation)
To respond to the urgent needs of Coloradans with cancer by providing financial assistance and mental health support with dignity and humanity.
About Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation (formerly Raymond Wentz Foundation)
Founded in 2002 by oncologist Dr. David Schrier in memory of his patient Ray Wentz, Ray of Hope provides unrestricted financial grants and supportive services to Colorado cancer patients facing acute financial hardship.
The foundation pairs direct, patient-directed cash assistance with facilitated access to mental-health counseling and peer support; in recent years it has expanded capacity and increased monthly grant volume to reach thousands of Coloradans in treatment.
Notable achievements
Millions in direct assistance
Since inception the foundation has distributed multi‑million dollars in direct financial assistance to thousands of cancer patients across Colorado.
Sustained monthly grant capacity
Scaled operations to consistently review and fund dozens of grants each month, increasing the foundation's steady reach and responsiveness to urgent need.
Strong year‑end fundraising performance
Has repeatedly participated in year‑end giving campaigns (including Colorado Gives Day) and met or exceeded public fundraising goals through donor matches and partner challenges.
At a glance
- Total assets
- $2.4M
- Annual revenue
- $923K
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 27-0029283
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Website
- rayofhopecolorado.org
- On Mahalo since
- November 2025
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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