Wild Dunes Community Association Inc

“Form 990, Part 1, Line 1- Organization Mission or Significant Activities: Wild Dunes Community Association, Inc.is a mutual benefit non-profit corporation formed and operated under the laws of the state of South Carolina. The Association is a gated community that allows substantial public access. The Association provides ongoing services for the benefit of the members and the public that visit. These services include, but are not limited to, maintenance, security, wild life management, road repairs, drainage maintenance, storm water pond maintenance, street lighting, and recreational facilities.”

“Form 990, Part III, Line 4a - Program Service Accomplishments: The Association is primarily engaged in promoting the common good and general welfare of the residents of Wild Dunes Community Association, Inc. and surrounding areas. The Association lessens the burdens of government by conducting activities as follows: 1) Road maintenance - The Community owns 15 miles of roads and is fully responsible for the maintenance, repair and reconstruction of these roads. The Communitys road maintenance activities promote the general welfare of the community and, because road maintenance is an essential governmental function, the activities lessen the burden of the city of Isle of Palms and county of Charleston. 2)Lake Maintenance - The Association owns and maintains approximately 30 acres of lakes within the community. Lake maintenance is also related to the Associations drainage system and interconnected lagoons which facilitate drainage. 3) Bike path maintenance - The Community owns 4.5 miles of bike paths and is fully responsible for the maintenance, repair and reconstruction of these paths. The Associations path maintenance activities promote the general welfare of the community and lessens the burden of the city and county of Charleston. 4) Guard and gate facilities and security service - The Association contracts a small, private security company to serve the people of the community, which is another important Association activity that promotes the general welfare of the community. The security service duties include monitoring gate access and patrolling the community while watching out for unusual or suspicious activity to reduce crime. Security personnel are first responders and interact with the City of Isle of Palms law enforcement and emergency medical personnel. This security operation is similar to law enforcement operations of small municipalities and is an essential governmental type service. 5) Maintenance of Monument Signs, Greenbelts and Fences - The Association maintains monument signs at the two entrances and greenbelts throughout the community. This is done as part of a beautification project for the benefit of the public, meaning the world-at-large. 6) Recreational Facilities - The Association operates and maintains the Beach House facility which is open to members and guests. The Isle of Palms municipality and Association have worked closely together to maintain and fund renourishment of the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean adjacent to the community, for the benefit of residents, visitors, and the general public alike.”

“Form 990, Part III, Line 4b - Program Service Accomplishments: The Association works closely with the City of Isle of Palms and State of South Carolina to maintain the public beaches within the community. Services provided by the Association that are quasi-governmental in nature: - Road and storm water drainage maintenance - Retention pond maintenance - Landscaping and tree maintenance - Street lighting - Signage - Beach maintenance - Security stations and patrols - Common area litter pickups and disposal - Emergency planning and disaster recovery”

“Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 - Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder: The Association is a homeowners association consisting of 2,135 residential lots. Owners are automatically granted membership in the Association upon purchase of their lot.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a - How Members of Shareholders Elect Governing Body: The Associations governing documents and state law require the Association hold an annual meeting and election. Members exercise their voting rights either in person or by proxy at the annual meeting. The Association can designate up to eleven board members.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b - Form 990 Review Process: The Form 990 tax return will be reviewed by the Chief Operating Officer and Board of Directors.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c - Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts: The conflict of interest policy is written in the employee manual and Chief Operations Officer contract. The C.O.O. routinely monitors the on-the-job work performance of Association employees. The Board of Directors has direct oversight of the C.O.O. with regard to potential conflicts of interest.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a - Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO & Top Management: The Personnel Committee including the President, Vice President, and Treasurer conduct an annual review once a year. The Committee also makes recommendations to the Board of Directors for wages and bonuses of the Chief Operating Officer.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 - Other Organization Documents Publicly Available: No other documents available to the public.”