WINGS OF HOPE FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH
To raise awareness of pancreatic cancer and to fund targeted pancreatic cancer research at the University of Colorado Cancer Center (EIN: 45-4715329).
About WINGS OF HOPE FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH
Founded in 2012 by Maureen Shul after personal family losses to pancreatic cancer, Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) organization that partners formally with the University of Colorado Cancer Center to advance pancreatic cancer research and clinical trials.
The foundation raises funds and public awareness through signature events and direct grantmaking; 100% of proceeds are directed to pancreatic cancer research, pilot projects, and programs at the CU Cancer Center, and the organization has contributed sustained multi-year support and endowed funding for the pancreatic program.
Notable achievements
Established CU pancreatic research endowment
Created the first endowment dedicated to pancreatic cancer research at the University of Colorado Cancer Center (established 2015) to provide sustained funding for investigator-led projects.
Seven-figure giving milestone
Surpassed $1,000,000 in total donations to the CU Cancer Center by the end of 2021, reflecting sustained fundraising growth and multi-year support for pancreatic cancer research.
Recent targeted research grants (2024–2025)
Continued annual grant awards in 2024–2025 supporting CU researchers and pilot projects (including funding for novel imaging and translational projects) to accelerate clinical research and trial readiness.
At a glance
- Total assets
- $194K
- Annual revenue
- $198K
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 45-4715329
- Location
- Castle Pines, CO
- Website
- www.wingsofhopepcr.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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