Meet every legal and financial obligation of closing, so the wind-down protects the board, the staff, and the people served rather than leaving harm behind.
In Wind Down with Dignity, alongside the mission transfer, with a nonprofit attorney and an accountant.
| Obligation | Handled? |
|---|---|
| Final payroll and staff transitions, handled well | |
| Debts paid or settled | |
| Final tax filings, with an accountant | |
| Funders notified; restricted grants honored or returned | |
| Contracts and leases ended or assigned | |
| Insurance kept until the close is complete |
A proper dissolution meets every obligation and follows the legal steps your state requires, including distributing remaining assets to another tax-exempt organization. Doing this wrong can create personal liability for board members, which is why the attorney and accountant are essential, not optional. The order matters: the people served and the staff are cared for as the obligations are met, not sacrificed to speed. Feeds the Dignified Closure Plan.
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