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 — a decade-plus in mission-driven work, former AmeriCorps member, founder of City Farmers, 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.
Can a Nonprofit Lobby? The 501(h) Election Explained
Nonprofits can lobby — the law limits how much, not whether. Here's the difference between the vague default test and the 501(h) election that replaces it with a number.
Read more →Private FoundationsExcess Business Holdings: Can a Private Foundation Own a Business?
IRC §4943 caps what a foundation and its family can own of any business at 20%. What counts, how long you have to fix it, and the four exceptions that actually matter.
Read more →GovernanceNonprofit Board Member Personal Liability: When You're Actually at Risk
Board members are rarely on the hook personally — but the exceptions are specific and predictable. Here's what actually creates personal liability, why volunteer immunity laws protect less than people think, and how indemnification and D&O insurance fit together.
Read more →Nonprofit governance tips, delivered.
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