Exit & Wind-Down Plan Template
Animal Shelter Program – Charity Helpers Foundation
Document ID: CHF-EWP-007
Date: March 26, 2025

This Exit & Wind-Down Plan serves as a structured guide for the responsible closure of an Animal Shelter Program operated under Charity Helpers Foundation (EIN: 873593600). It is to be used in the event that a program site is voluntarily or involuntarily closed, discontinued, or transferred.


1. Notification & Documentation


2. Animal Disposition

The Program Lead is responsible for ensuring humane and lawful outcomes for all animals currently in care. Acceptable outcomes include:

No animals may be abandoned or euthanized due to program closure, unless medically or legally required and supported by veterinary records.

A full Animal Disposition Log must be submitted to Charity Helpers Foundation.


3. Asset Return

All program-related assets provided, funded, or owned by Charity Helpers Foundation must be:


4. Financial Wrap-Up


5. Communication & Confidentiality


6. Sign-Off

Upon satisfactory completion of the Exit & Wind-Down process, Charity Helpers Foundation will issue a formal confirmation of closure and release the Program Lead from further obligations.


Acknowledgment By signing below, I acknowledge that I have reviewed and agree to follow this Exit & Wind-Down Plan in the event of program closure.

Program Lead Name: __________________________________
Signature: ______________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________________

Charity Helpers Foundation Representative: ________________________________
Signature: ______________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________________