Mission
Choosing to See empowers the visually impaired community by providing support and opportunities, while fostering connections with the sighted community to inspire and educate them about the challenges and capabilities of blind individuals.
Basic Information
Address
4444 El Mar Dr, #3202, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308
View all Lauderdale by the Sea charitiesFounded in
2018
EIN
83-2865948
Total Assets
$123.7 thousand
At a Glance
Climbing Mount Denali
Choosing to See successfully partnered with Lonnie Bedwell to scale Mount Denali.
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From the Pacific to the Atlantic on a Bike
Cycling across the US, from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean.
Inspiring the Visually Impaired
Working to build public awareness and empower the blind community.
Impact Stats
Time
Blind World Record for Double Crossing of the Grand Canyon
Shawn Cheshire set a world record by completing the blind double crossing of the Grand Canyon in 24 hours and 15 minutes.
Distance
Completing the Tour Divide
Shawn became the first blind person to ride the Tour Divide, a 2700-mile mountain bike race.
Distance
Solo Bike Race from Pacific to Atlantic Ocean
Shawn raced from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean in 60 days on a single bike.
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
43
30
/100
Program Expense Ratio
99.70%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0
2
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.3322
4
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2023
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 376.8K | 100.00% |
| Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 376.8K | 100.00% |
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