501 Commons

We Need Your Help

During the past several months, 501 Commons has had to make a series of difficult decisions to ensure the organization’s viability. On August 25, facing a severe cash flow crisis, the Board of Directors voted to initiate dissolution. In the days that followed, our leadership team began notifying nonprofit partners, volunteers, funders, and stakeholders of this decision.

What happened next was extraordinary. Our community responded with remarkable generosity and support. As a result of these commitments, the board voted on September 5 to reverse the dissolution decision, concluding that we now have the resources to bridge our immediate gap. Yet sustaining 501 Commons into 2026 and beyond will require continued partnership. We invite you to stand with us by making a gift today.

While the challenges are not behind us, we are confident that, together, we can chart a path forward that ensures 501 Commons continues to uplift the nonprofits that strengthen Washington State and beyond.

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What our clients say...

Nonprofit Advisory Services: "This organization is a must-go for any individual /group looking to start or improve a nonprofit.

Finance: “Our working relationship with 501 Commons has transformed our financial systems and understanding of appropriate ways to manage our resources. I feel fully supported, and have an incredible team supporting me.”  – Abigail Scholar, executive director of Central Washington Justice For Our Neighbors

Data Solutions: "Our Community Resource Center staff was able to streamline their work allowing them to better serve our clients and show accurate data that captures the breadth of their work."  -Yarrow Greer, Community Services Manager, The Opportunity Council - Bellingham, WA 

IT Services:  "501 Commons worked to understand our goals and went above and beyond to help us accomplish them.  -Miguel Maestas, Associate Director, El Centro de la Raza  which has used our Managed IT Services since 2012 

Human Resources: Jeff Ganung, Finance Director, Museum of Glass talks the positive impact of contracting with 501 Commons HR services since July of 2020

  

Recognition

We owe immense gratitude to our board of directors, staff of dedicated professionals, and the 570 members of our Executive Service Corps who graciously share their time and talents with nonprofits.