Kiawah Island Community Association Inc
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What it says it does
THE ASSOCIATION IS PRIMARILY ENGAGED IN PROMOTING THE COMMON GOOD AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF KIAWAH ISLAND. IT ACCOMPLISHES THIS BY PROVIDING A FRAMEWORK TO ESTABLISH AND ENFORCE COMMUNITY EXPECTATIONS AND STANDARDS; BY UNDERTAKING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL PLANNING; AND BY LEADING THE STAFF OF WELL-TRAINED EMPLOYEES WHO ARE COMMITTED TO QUALITY SERVICES. THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, THE ASSOCIATION PLAYS A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN ENSURING THAT KIAWAH ISLAND IS A BEAUTIFUL, SAFE, WELL-MAINTAINED AND FRIENDLY COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $25.9 million
- Spending
- $21.1 million
- Employees
- 144
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $401,903, chief operating officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $12.7 million spent. KICA is responsible for maintaining and preserving the common area of Kiawah Island. This includes upkeep of 60 miles of roadways; 19 miles of leisure trails; 122 lakes and ponds; 10 crabbing docks; 26 boardwalks; 8 vehicular bridges; 30 pedestrian bridges; 3 viewing towers; and 1005 acres of common property.
- $3.0 million spent. To enhance the security and safety of the Kiawah Island Community, the Association provides onsite security patrol.
- $2.2 million spent. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES VARIOUS AMENITIES TO MEMBERS AND OPERATES A COMMUNITY CENTER WHICH PROVIDES RECREATIONAL AND FITNESS PROGRAMS. THE RECREATION STAFF ALSO MANAGE THE BOATING AND PICNIC FACILITIES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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