Tunnel to Towers Foundation

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Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Formation2001
TypeNonprofit 501(c)(3) Corporation
02-0554654 [1]
PurposeHonoring the sacrifice of FDNY Firefighter Stephen Siller, who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001 [2]
Headquarters New York
Location
  • 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 [2]
CEO
 Frank Siller
Website Official 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. [3] 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. [4] [5] [2] [6] [7] The name of the organization commemorates Siller's run to the World Trade Center before being killed. [8]

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The foundation faced 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. [7]

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. [9] Since 2021, the foundation had paid about 30 mortgages for families of first responders across the US, including the family of Darian Jarrott. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "Tunnel to Towers Foundation". CharityWatch . Retrieved June 30, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Frequently Asked Questions". Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
  3. ↑ Yaeger, Don (September 11, 2024). "Foundation Honors 9/11 Hero: A Beacon Of Hope For Families Of Fallen Military Personnel, First Responders". Forbes .
  4. ↑ Bowens, Dan (September 7, 2023). "Tunnel to Towers legacy: Lisa and Jake's NYC marathon fundraising effort". FOX5 New York.
  5. ↑ "Tunnel 2 Towers climb supports 9/11 families, first responders, and military". WRGB . September 17, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Tunnel To Towers: The Growing History Of The Stephen Siller Foundation". CBS News . October 5, 2018.
  7. 1 2 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 .
  8. ↑ Bakken, Bob (June 19, 2025). "Brooks to receive mortgage-free smart home from Tunnel to Towers Foundation". DeSoto County News.
  9. ↑ Waxler, Erick (December 2, 2021). "Land O'Lakes to become home to one of a kind community". WFTS-TV .
  10. ↑ "Aid for families of fallen officers: Non-profit paid off at least 30 mortgages across the US in 2021". Albuquerque Journal . May 13, 2022 – via PressReader.
  11. ↑ Siller, Stephen (November 16, 2022). "Tunnel to Towers Foundation to Serve as Title Sponsor of Hula Bowl 2023". WNCT-TV (Press release). Staten Island, New York: GlobeNewshire.


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