About
Good Days (legally Chronic Disease Fund, Inc. DBA Good Days) is a national charitable organization based in Frisco, Texas, that helps people with chronic and life-altering diseases afford the treatments they need. The organization describes itself as "the nation's leading charitable organization that lifts the burdens of chronic illness through assistance, advocacy and education," and reports having provided more than 3 million grants to patients. Good Days is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt since June 2005 according to IRS records shown on ProPublica.
Mission
Good Days works to lift the burdens of chronic illness through assistance, advocacy, and education. Its vision is "a world in which everyone has access to care, resources and more good days." The organization uses technology to efficiently deliver financial assistance and resources for life-saving and life-changing care to people in need.
What they do
- Co-pay assistance: Good Days provides financial assistance toward the cost of FDA-approved medications for patients who have insurance covering at least 50 percent of the cost and household income at or below 500 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.
- Disease-specific funds: assistance is organized into funds for covered diseases; when approved for an open fund, Good Days provides financial assistance for the full calendar year or until the fund is exhausted.
- Enrollment support: the organization runs application, re-enrollment, and status-check processes for patients, and coordinates with pharmacy partners, provider networks, and donors.
Good Days states that 93 percent of every dollar raised goes directly to patients, and it highlights four- and five-star ratings from charity evaluators including Charity Navigator and GuideStar.
Scale and impact
Good Days reports "3 Million grants provided — and counting" across its patient assistance programs. Its financial scale is substantial: per its IRS Form 990 data on ProPublica, the organization reported total revenue of $272.2 million for fiscal year 2025, nearly all of it (96.7 percent, about $263.3 million) from contributions.
Financials
According to ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (EIN 61-1462062), for fiscal year 2025 Good Days reported total revenue of $272,241,160, total expenses of $158,835,025, and net assets of $311,114,041. Investment income contributed $7,111,856. The organization publishes annual reports (2013-2025), audited financials, and Form 990s on its website as part of its stated commitment to transparency for donors and partners.
Governance
Good Days is led by President and CEO Clorinda Walley, who has more than 35 years of healthcare experience, including 18 years with Good Days. The board of directors is chaired by Hon. Glen M. Ashworth, a former district judge, and includes members with medical, financial, and healthcare-operations expertise, such as Dr. B. Douglas Smith, Professor of Oncology at Johns Hopkins. The executive team includes a Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, and VP of HR and Compliance. The organization is headquartered at 2611 Internet Blvd, Suite 105, Frisco, TX 75034.