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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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.
Nonprofit Conflict of Interest Policy: What to Include, Why the IRS Cares, and How to Enforce It
The IRS asks about your conflict of interest policy on Form 1023 and every Form 990. But most nonprofits adopt a template and never enforce it. Here's what your policy actually needs to cover, how annual disclosures work, and the governance procedures that protect your board from liability.
Read more →ComplianceHow to File Form 990: A Public Charity's Complete Guide
Every 501(c)(3) public charity files some version of Form 990 each year. Which one you file depends on your gross receipts and assets. Here's how to determine your filing, what the return covers, when it's due, and the mistakes that most often trigger IRS follow-up or loss of tax-exempt status.
Read more →Private FoundationsExpenditure Responsibility: How Private Foundations Grant to Non-501(c)(3) Organizations
Private foundations can legally grant to organizations that aren't 501(c)(3) public charities — but only if they follow a specific IRS procedure called expenditure responsibility. Here's what the rules actually require, when you need them, and the five steps to do it right.
Read more →Nonprofit governance tips, delivered.
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