The Voluntary Dissolution of a Massachusetts Public Charity

Date of Publication: 09/01/2009

Author: Regina S. Rockefeller and Tamara L. Sturges

Last Reviewed by MLTC: 11/11/2025

Summary:
Outlines the legal process and practical considerations for voluntarily dissolving a Massachusetts public charity. Includes guidance on when dissolution should be considered, the required Attorney General and court filings, and common legal issues that may arise during wind-down of charitable corporations.

Document: dissolution_public_charity_bba_rockefeller_0.pdf