Nonprofit · EIN 02-0554654
STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $559,392,887 | $381,079,452 | $178,313,435 | $652,832,661 | $151,725,720 | $501,106,941 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $373,003,492 | $272,204,056 | $100,799,436 | $431,536,218 | $113,663,969 | $317,872,249 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $539,563,450
- Program service revenue
- $9,920,142
- Investment income
- $8,489,228
- Net rental income
- $76,697
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $161,404
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,325,380
- Net income from gaming
- $17,990
- Other revenue
- $1,420,067
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $173,102,802
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $598,932
- Other salaries and wages
- $24,967,658
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $31,776,844
- Professional fundraising fees
- $611,506
- Legal fees
- $904,860
- Accounting fees
- $79,980
- Occupancy
- $637,966
- Travel
- $3,514,660
- Depreciation
- $2,070,183
- Program services (functional)
- $335,403,790
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,069,977
- Fundraising (functional)
- $37,605,686
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $431,536,218
- Total assets, end of year
- $652,832,661
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $151,725,720
- Net assets, end of year
- $501,106,941
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $181,576,638
- Publicly traded securities
- $61,980,801
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $494,965,946
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,140,995
- Gross receipts
- $588,230,462
- Employees
- 390
- Volunteers
- 4,000
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW MAHONEY | EXEC VP DEVE Highest-paid employee | 50 | $350,012 | $48,950 |
| JEANNA DELLRAGIONE | COO Officer | 50 | $350,000 | $30,021 |
| LAWRENCE OLSON | EXEC VP MARK Highest-paid employee | 50 | $259,616 | $26,406 |
| JOHN PONTE | SR VP, HOME Highest-paid employee | 50 | $222,538 | $42,478 |
| GAVIN NAPLES | VP HOMELESS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $229,295 | $16,021 |
| JUSTING KIERNAN | VP INTERNAL Highest-paid employee | 50 | $213,097 | $7,868 |
| FRANK SILLER | PRESIDENT CH Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $100,000 | $33,576 |
| MARY SCULLIN | TREASURER AN Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $24,000 | $61,335 |
| COMMISSIONER SALVATORE CASSANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANIS HANNAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN V LABARBERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE SILLER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| REGINA VOGT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANK SILLER | PRESIDENT CH Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $0 |
| GEORGE SILLER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JANIS HANNAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARY SCULLIN | TREASURER AN Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| REGINA VOGT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| COMMISSIONER SALVATORE CASSANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN V LABARBERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2361 HYLAN BLVD, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306-3159
- In care of
- % DAN ROGERS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARY SCULLIN, 2361 HYLAN BOULEVARD, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
- Signed the 990
- MARY SCULLIN, TREASURER AND CAO
- Phone
- (718) 987-1931
- Website
- WWW.T2T.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DESANTIS KIEFER SHALL & SARCONE LLP
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $307,183,639 · grants $166,723,632
- 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.Expenses $28,220,151 · grants $6,379,170 · revenue $9,920,142
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 02-0554654
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $652,832,661
- Income (IRS master file)
- $588,230,462
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $559,392,887 | $381,079,452 | $652,832,661 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $373,003,492 | $272,204,056 | $431,536,218 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $305,316,257 | $286,769,672 | $270,290,174 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 02-0554654).
Questions about STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION is 02-0554654.
- Is STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARY SCULLIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $350,012 (MATTHEW MAHONEY, EXEC VP DEVE).
- How much revenue does STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $559,392,887, expenses of $381,079,452 and total assets of $652,832,661 at year end.
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