Choosing to See Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Corporation shall primarily accomplish such purposes by bringing a sense of hope and purpose into the lives of individuals who are blind and visually impaired (B/VI) and thereby, empowering all individuals in achieving their highest quality of life. In so doing, Corporation will: A. Provide assistance, encouragement and opportunity to B/VI athletes/individuals that pursue performance and/or competition goals; B. Provide opportunity and encouragement to B/VI military individuals to live active lives in pursuing their dreams/passions; C. Facilitate a positive self-image through an active lifestyle with sports and/or recreation in individuals who are B/VI; D. Increase public awareness of the abilities of individuals who are B/VI; E. Educate and inspire sighted individuals through their participation with the corporation.
- Income
- $105,080
- Spending
- $49,470
- Reserves
- 54.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (4)
- $5,500 spent. The major program was to provide financial support to a blind veteran and his guide in order to summit the final mountain in accomplishing the climbing aspect of the Explorers Grand Slam; leaving only the trek to the north pole as part of the Explorers Grand Slam. The Explorers Grand Slam is to summit the 7 highest summits in the world and trek to both the North and South Pole. This particular program accomplished several of the organizations objectives by: A. providing assistance, encouragement and opportunity to a blind/visually impaired athlete/individual to pursue performance and/or competition goals; B. providing opportunity and encouragement to three other blind/visually impaired individuals to live active lives in pursuing their dreams/passions; C. facilitated a positive self-image through an active lifestyle with sports and/or recreation in individuals who are blind/visually impaired; D. increased public awareness of the abilities of individuals who are blind/visually impaired; and E. Educated and inspire sighted individuals through their participation with the corporation. Countless numbers of sighted individuals and athletes throughout the year.
- $19,950 spent. The second major program was to provide financial support to another blind veteran and his guide(s) in order for him to run from the coast of Africa to the base of Mount Kilimanjaro and then summit Mount Kilimanjaro with two additional blind veterans. This particular program accomplished several of the organizations objectives by: A. providing assistance, encouragement and opportunity to a blind/visually impaired athlete/individual to pursue performance and/or competition goals; B. providing opportunity and encouragement to three other blind/visually impaired individuals to live active lives in pursuing their dreams/passions; C. facilitated a positive self-image through an active lifestyle with sports and/or recreation in individuals who are blind/visually impaired; D. increased public awareness of the abilities of individuals who are blind/visually impaired; and E. Educated and inspire sighted individuals through their participation with the corporation. Countless numbers of sighted individuals and athletes throughout the year.
- $11,898 spent. The third highlight program was the organization's involvement in assisting ten different athletes who are blind and visually impaired and their guides actively involved in multiple smaller-scale individual events throughout the year; running, triathlon, Nordic ski racing, swimming and tandem-cycling. These particular programs accomplished several of the organizations objectives by: A. providing assistance, encouragement and opportunity to blind/visually impaired athletes/individuals that pursue performance and/or competition goals; B. providing opportunity and encouragement to blind/visually impaired military individuals to live active lives in pursuing their dreams/passions; C. facilitating a positive self-image through an active lifestyle with sports and/or recreation in individuals who are blind/visually impaired; D. increasing public awareness of the abilities of individuals who are blind/visually impaired; and E. Educating and inspire sighted individuals through their participation with the corporation.
- $11,090 spent. The fourth highlight program was the organization's involvement in assisting with the funding and execution of three smaller scale programs: a trail-running event (6K), a cycling program (3K), and a Nordic ski program (2.09K) for athletes who are visually impaired. Not unlike the other major programs, this program also accomplished several of the same organizational objectives by: A. providing assistance, encouragement and opportunity to blind/visually impaired athletes/individuals that pursue performance and/or competition goals; B. providing opportunity and encouragement to blind/visually impaired military individuals to live active lives in pursuing their dreams/passions; C. facilitating a positive self-image through an active lifestyle with sports and/or recreation in individuals who are blind/visually impaired; D. increasing public awareness of the abilities of individuals who are blind/visually impaired; and E. Educating and inspire sighted individuals through their participation with the corporation. Countless numbers of sighted individuals and athletes were educated and inspired by these individuals throughout the year.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable 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? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, 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 October 2019.
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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