STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION

EIN: 020554654 501(c)(3) Education

STATEN ISLAND, NY

Total Revenue
$373,003,492
Total Expenses
$272,204,056
Total Assets
$431,536,218
Net Assets
$317,872,249
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
MARY SCULLIN
Phone
7189871931
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION, founded in 2001, is a major nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $373.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $100.8M, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION IS TO HONOR THE SACRIFICE OF FDNY FIREFIGHTER STEPHEN SILLER, AND ALL THOSE WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES TO SAVE OTHERS ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. WE ALSO HONOR OUR MILITARY, AND FIRST RESPONDERS WHO CONTINUE TO MAKE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE OF LIFE AND LIMB FOR OUR COUNTRY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $223,949,699

IN THE LINE OF DUTY PROGRAMS: 1) SMART HOME PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM CONSTRUCTS CUSTOM, SPECIALLY ADAPTED SMART HOMES FOR CATASTROPHICALLY INJURED SERVICE MEMBERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS TO RESTORE THEIR...

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IN THE LINE OF DUTY PROGRAMS: 1) SMART HOME PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM CONSTRUCTS CUSTOM, SPECIALLY ADAPTED SMART HOMES FOR CATASTROPHICALLY INJURED SERVICE MEMBERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS TO RESTORE THEIR ABILITY TO LIVE A LIFE OF INDEPENDENCE. 2) FALLEN FIRST RESPONDER HOME PROGRAM: THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES MORTGAGE FREE HOMES TO FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN LEFT BEHIND WHEN A FIREFIGHTER OR POLICE OFFICER IS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. 3) GOLD STAR HOME PROGRAM: THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES MORTGAGE FREE HOMES TO FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN WHEN A SERVICE MEMBER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY. 4) HOMELESS VETERANS PROGRAM - THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO HONORING THE SACRIFICE OF AMERICAN SERVICE MEMBERS AND HELPING END HOMELESSNESS AMONGST THE VETERAN COMMUNITY. PROVIDING A SAFE AND DIGNIFIED RESIDENCE IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF HELPING VETERANS WHO ARE HOMELESS RECLAIM THEIR LIVES. VETERANS IN THIS PROGRAM RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO HELP THEM ADDRESS ANY OBSTACLES TO LIVING A MORE INDEPENDENT LIFE. IN ADDITION TO DELIVERING HOUSING, WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE CARE THROUGH OUR NATIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT TEAM BY CONNECTING VETERANS WHO HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS WITH MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, ADDICTION SERVICES, SKILLS TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $22,157,508 Revenue: $7,240,248

NEVER FORGET PROGRAMS: 1)NATIONAL TUNNEL TO TOWERS RUNS AND STAIR CLIMB SERIES: THE NEW YORK CITY 5K RUN AND TOWER CLIMB AS WELL AS THE NATIONAL RUNS AND CLIMBS ARE MEMORIAL EVENTS HELD IN HONOR OF...

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NEVER FORGET PROGRAMS: 1)NATIONAL TUNNEL TO TOWERS RUNS AND STAIR CLIMB SERIES: THE NEW YORK CITY 5K RUN AND TOWER CLIMB AS WELL AS THE NATIONAL RUNS AND CLIMBS ARE MEMORIAL EVENTS HELD IN HONOR OF STEPHEN SILLER (FDNY), AND ALL WHO PERISHED ON 9/11, AS WELL AS FIRST RESPONDERS AND MILITARY WHO CONTINUE TO PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE TO SERVE AND PROTECT OUR NATION. THE FOUNDATION HAS ESTABLISHED THESE MEMORIAL EVENTS TO ENSURE WE NEVER FORGET 2) TUNNEL TO TOWERS 9/11 INSTITUTE: THIS IS OUR SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE FOUNDATION HAS DEVELOPED A CURRICULUM FOR GRADES K- 12 THAT CAN BE ACCESSED BY TEACHERS THROUGHOUT THE NATION TO EDUCATE CHILDREN ABOUT THE HISTORY OF 9/11. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES A MOBILE EXHIBIT, WHICH SERVES TO EDUCATE AND PAY TRIBUTE TO THE SACRIFICES MADE ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. 3) WINGS OF A HERO: TO HELP LOCAL COMMUNITY CHILDREN IN NEED WHO HAVE LOST A PARENT BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE FOR SCHOOL, COUNSELING OR OTHER NEEDS. 4)LEGACY AWARDS: TO ASSIST FAMILIES OF MILITARY OR FIRST RESPONDERS AND OTHER CASES WHERE THERE IS IMMEDIATE SPECIAL FINANCIAL NEED.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $359,387,269
Program Service Revenue $7,240,248
Investment Income $5,135,730
Other Revenue $1,240,245
TOTAL REVENUE $373,003,492

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $137,609,717
Salaries & Benefits $20,975,332
Fundraising Expenses $19,646,142
Program Expenses $246,107,207
Other Expenses $113,619,007
TOTAL EXPENSES $272,204,056

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $373,003,492 $305,316,257 +0.2%
Expenses $272,204,056 $286,769,672 -0.1%
Net Income $100,799,436 $18,546,585 +4.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
283
Volunteers
4000

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
FRANK SILLER PRESIDENT CH 50.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE SILLER VICE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANIS HANNAN VICE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY SCULLIN TREASURER AN 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REGINA VOGT SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
COMMISSIONER SALVATORE CASSANO DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN V LABARBERA DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $373,003,492 $272,204,056 $431,536,218 $100,799,436
2022 $305,316,257 $286,769,672 $270,290,174 $18,546,585
2021 $264,017,854 $147,553,557 $203,334,406 $116,464,297
2020 $113,682,181 $57,319,659 $79,339,700 $56,362,522
2019 $45,956,094 $34,643,508 $22,067,777 $11,312,586
2018 $23,900,635 $21,836,884 $10,196,290 $2,063,751
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