We Build the Infrastructure So You Can Focus on the Mission.
Governance and operations partner for public charities and private foundations. From formation to board development to ongoing management — we build what your organization needs and stay involved as long as you need us.
Public Charities
Building Strong Nonprofits
Formation support, governance setup, and board development for nonprofits at every stage. Whether you're just getting started or strengthening what you've already built.
- Nonprofit formation guidance (Startup Navigator)
- Governance reviews and remediation
- Board development and orientation
- Advisory calls for specific challenges
Private Foundations
Operational Backbone for Foundations
Operational management, governance guidance, and transition support for private foundations — especially those navigating a leadership or generational change.
- Guided transitions for inherited foundations
- Foundation governance reviews
- Ongoing operational retainers
- Expert advisory on foundation compliance
Meet Your Advisor
Wylie Advisory was founded by Ian Wylie Hedrick — 10+ years in the nonprofit sector, former AmeriCorps member, founder of an urban farming program, and advisor to private foundations with eight-figure assets. Ian brings a hands-on, builder's approach to governance and operations.
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Coinbase Update the System Summit, Washington DC, 2024
Not Just Advice — Infrastructure
Most consultants advise. We build. Wylie Advisory is a governance and operations partner — we create the policies, systems, and governance infrastructure your organization actually needs, and we stay involved as long as it takes to get them working.
The practical operational work that doesn't require a JD but absolutely needs to get done — that's what we do. And the depth of our involvement scales with your needs, from a single advisory call to a full engagement.
Featured Services
Hands-on support at whatever level your organization needs.
Board Governance Package
Comprehensive board development — Governance Review, facilitated Board Orientation session, customized Board Manual, and all gap-closing policies.
From $2,500
Learn MoreNonprofit Startup Navigator
Full-service guidance through formation — incorporation, bylaws, policies, and 501(c)(3) determination. We handle the complexity.
$2,000 – $3,000
Learn MoreFoundation Transition Navigator
Guided transition for inherited foundations — assessment, compliance audit, governance review, board training, and first-year support.
$7,500
Learn MoreGovernance Review
Full-scope review of your organization's governance and operational health, with a written report and prioritized action plan.
From $1,000
Learn MoreFrom the Blog
Practical guidance on nonprofit governance, formation, and operations.
Jeopardizing Investments (§4944): What a Private Foundation Can't Invest In
IRC §4944 doesn't ban any specific asset class — it bans imprudent decisions. What the prudent investor standard actually means for a private foundation, which investments get scrutinized, and how to document your way out of a penalty.
Read more →ComplianceNonprofit Budgeting Basics: A Practical Guide for Boards and EDs
A working nonprofit budget does more than track money — it's the operational plan the board approves and the executive director runs the year against. Here's how to build one that actually gets used.
Read more →GovernanceHow to Structure Nonprofit Board Committees: What You Actually Need and What to Skip
Most small nonprofits have too many committees, the wrong committees, or committees that exist only on paper. Here's how to design a committee structure that matches the board you actually have — which standing committees are worth keeping, which to drop, and how to use task forces instead.
Read more →Nonprofit governance tips, delivered.
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