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    Choosing to See Inc. Logo

    MIP Score

    43

    Human Services
    Blindness Services

    Choosing to See Inc.

    Choosing to See Inc. Logo

    Choosing to See Inc.

    Human Services
    Blindness Services
    4444 El Mar Dr, #3202, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308View all Lauderdale by the Sea charities
    EIN: 83-2865948
    Total Assets: $123.7 thousand
    Established in 2018

    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.

    Read more on their website →

    Basic Information

    Tax-Exempt

    Address

    4444 El Mar Dr, #3202, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308

    View all Lauderdale by the Sea charities

    Founded in

    2018

    EIN

    83-2865948

    Total Assets

    $123.7 thousand

    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

    Tax-Exempt

    Address

    4444 El Mar Dr, #3202, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308

    View all Lauderdale by the Sea charities

    Founded in

    2018

    EIN

    83-2865948

    Total Assets

    $123.7 thousand

    At a Glance

    Climbing Mount Denali

    Climbing Mount Denali

    Choosing to See successfully partnered with Lonnie Bedwell to scale Mount Denali.

    From the Pacific to the Atlantic on a Bike

    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

    Inspiring the Visually Impaired

    Working to build public awareness and empower the blind community.

    Impact Stats

    24 hours 15 minutes

    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.

    2700 miles

    Distance

    Completing the Tour Divide

    Shawn became the first blind person to ride the Tour Divide, a 2700-mile mountain bike race.

    3700 miles

    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)

    The MIP Score is in beta! We'd love any feedback you may have.

    The MIP Score and it's methodology is purely used as a way to visualize how a nonprofits public financial data compares against others. It doesn't reflect the unique circumstances and impact that a nonprofit has.The MIP Score should never be used to say one charity is better than another.

    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

    CategoryAmountPercentage
    Contributions, Gifts, and Grants376.8K100.00%
    Program Services00.00%
    Investment Income00.00%
    Sales of Non-Inventory Assets00.00%
    Other Notable Sources00.00%
    Total Revenue376.8K100.00%

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