Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Formation2001[1]
TypeNonprofit 501(c)(3) Corporation
02-0554654[2]
PurposeHonoring the sacrifice of FDNY Firefighter Stephen Siller, who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001[3]
HeadquartersNew York
Location
  • 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306[3]
CEO
Frank Siller
WebsiteOfficial website

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is a charitable organization founded in tribute to New York Fire Department firefighter Stephen Siller, who was killed on September 11, 2001, during the September 11 attacks.[5] The foundation operates as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and helps families of September 11, first responders and veterans rebuild in part from funds raised through nationwide charity runs.[6][7][3][8][9] The foundation currently faces controversy for funneling money raised ostensibly for families of September 11 first responders to instead provide financial assistance to former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani.[9]

The foundation also operates the Let Us Do Good Village, a 100-home area in Land O'Lakes, Florida, explicitly for veterans, first responders and their families.[10]

  1. ^ "STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION". open990. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
  2. ^ "Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation". Charity Navigator. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "Frequently Asked Questions". Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
  4. ^ Swick, Gerald (February 26, 2015). "TUNNEL TO TOWERS AIDS CRITICALLY WOUNDED VETERANS". HistoryNet. Archived from the original on July 18, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  5. ^ Yaeger, Don. "Foundation Honors 9/11 Hero: A Beacon Of Hope For Families Of Fallen Military Personnel, First Responders". Forbes. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  6. ^ Bowens, Dan (September 7, 2023). "Tunnel to Towers legacy: Lisa and Jake's NYC marathon fundraising effort". Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  7. ^ WRGB Staff (September 16, 2023). "Tunnel 2 Towers climb supports 9/11 families, first responders, and military". Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  8. ^ "Tunnel To Towers: The Growing History Of The Stephen Siller Foundation - CBS New York". CBS News. October 5, 2018. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  9. ^ a b David A. Fahrenthold and Eileen Sullivan (June 1, 2024). "A 9/11 Charity Provides a Financial Safety Net to a Giuliani Firm". The New York Times. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  10. ^ "Land O'Lakes to become home to one of a kind community". December 1, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2023.