CHOOSING TO SEE INC

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

4444 EL MAR DRIVE UNIT 2302, LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA, FL 33308-3773

In care of

% RICHARD G CARDILLO JR

Mailing address (990-N for 2018)

4444 el mar dr unit 3403, laud by sea FL 33308

Principal officer (990-N for 2018)

richard cardillo, 4444 el mar dr unit 3403, laud by sea FL 33308

Signed the 990-EZ

Richard Cardillo, Director

Phone

(907) 435-4375

Website

www.choosingtosee.org

Mission

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.

Program accomplishments

• 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.
  Expenses $5,500
• 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.
  Expenses $19,950
• 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.
  Expenses $11,898
• 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.
  Expenses $11,090

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

83-2865948

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2019

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P86)

Assets (IRS master file)

$224,919

Income (IRS master file)

$105,080

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 83-2865948).

Questions about CHOOSING TO SEE INC

What is the EIN of CHOOSING TO SEE INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of CHOOSING TO SEE INC is 83-2865948.

Is CHOOSING TO SEE INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.

Are donations to CHOOSING TO SEE INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does CHOOSING TO SEE INC file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of CHOOSING TO SEE INC due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did CHOOSING TO SEE INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.

Who is the principal officer of CHOOSING TO SEE INC?

The 990-N for 2018 names richard cardillo.

Who are the officers and directors of CHOOSING TO SEE INC?

The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does CHOOSING TO SEE INC have?

On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $105,080, expenses of $49,470 and total assets of $224,919 at year end.

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