Tunnel to Towers Foundation
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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 disgraced former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani.[7]
Formation | 2001[1] |
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Type | Nonprofit 501(C)(3) Corporation |
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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 |
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CEO | Frank Siller |
Website | Official website |
The foundation also operates the Let Us Do Good Village, a one hundred-home area in Land O'Lakes, Florida explicitly for veterans, first responders and their families.[8]