Formation | 2001 [1] |
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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 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. 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] [3] [6] [7] 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. [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. [8]
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