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]
| Formation | 2001[1] |
|---|---|
| Type | Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Corporation |
| 02-0554654[2] | |
| Purpose | Honoring the sacrifice of FDNY Firefighter Stephen Siller, who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001[3] |
| Headquarters | New York |
| Location |
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CEO | Frank Siller |
| Website | Official website |
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]
See also
edit- 2023 Hula Bowl, sponsored by the foundation.[11]
References
edit- ^ "STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION". open990. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Frequently Asked Questions". Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Yaeger, Don. "Foundation Honors 9/11 Hero: A Beacon Of Hope For Families Of Fallen Military Personnel, First Responders". Forbes. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Bowens, Dan (September 7, 2023). "Tunnel to Towers legacy: Lisa and Jake's NYC marathon fundraising effort". Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ WRGB Staff (September 16, 2023). "Tunnel 2 Towers climb supports 9/11 families, first responders, and military". Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ "Tunnel To Towers: The Growing History Of The Stephen Siller Foundation - CBS New York". CBS News. October 5, 2018. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Land O'Lakes to become home to one of a kind community". December 1, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation (November 16, 2022). "Tunnel to Towers Foundation to Serve as Title Sponsor of Hula Bowl 2023". WNCT (Press release). Staten Island, New York. GlobeNewswire. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
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