Is the Chronic Disease Fund a nonprofit organization?

Yes. The Chronic Disease Fund is a 501(c)(3) independent charity designated by the Internal Revenue Code.

Do you have chapter organizations?

No. The Chronic Disease Fund is located in Plano, Texas and does not have chapters. Our impact however, is felt throughout the United States.

How can I make a donation?

Donations are gladly accepted by mail:
Chronic Disease Fund
6900 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 200
Plano, TX 75024

by telephone: (866) 619-5651

and online via e-mail at donate@cdfund.org.
For more information, see the Individual Contributions section of our Web site.

Can I make a donation in honor or in memory of someone?

Absolutely. For more information, see the Individual Contributions section of our Web site.

Can I designate my gift to a specific disease?

The Chronic Disease Fund continues to expand into a variety of diseases requiring the use of specialty therapeutics. For each disease, we maintain specific, segregated funds. Therefore donations made for a specific disease may only be used to provide patient assistance for that disease. Non-specific donations are placed into a General Disease Trust and may be used to supplement any program or any specific disease trust.

What is a planned gift?

A planned gift can be made through your will, charitable gift annuities, and gifts of life insurance, pooled income funds, and charitable trusts. By making a commitment to planned giving you are showing your support for our organization as well as helping to improve the lives of many across the country. To receive more information on our planned giving program please call (866) 619-5651 or email us at donate@cdfund.org.

Is my gift tax-deductible?

The Chronic Disease Fund is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, therefore your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent provided by law. We are a nonprofit charity operating since 2003. Our federal tax identification number is 61-1462062. You should consult your financial planner or tax adviser to determine the exact tax advantages of any gift you are considering. We provide a receipt for all online gifts that can be used to claim a tax deduction. If you need a copy of the receipt or need a receipt for your annual giving please call (866) 619-5651 or email us at donate@cdfund.org.  

How does Chronic Disease Fund receive its funding?

Donations to Chronic Disease Fund are made through a number of sources in and outside of the healthcare industry, including corporate and individual contributors. As a copayment assistance organization, the Chronic Disease Fund operates within a complex regulatory framework. The regulations governing the healthcare industry, as well as a favorable Advisory Opinion that the Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued to Chronic Disease Fund, set standards that it must meet to stay in compliance with applicable laws. According to the OIG opinion, Chronic Disease Fund may not disclose the identity of its donors.

In 2009, Chronic Disease Fund provided financial assistance to 45,000 patients who, without such assistance, would likely have been unable to afford the critical treatments they needed. It is only through the generosity of all of our donors that we can attribute this success.

Chronic is an independent non-profit organization and is not controlled or influenced by any of its donors. The assistance that Chronic Disease Fund provides to patients is based on objective criteria that it applies consistently and in accordance with applicable laws.