TY 2024 Form 990

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS
FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

02-0554654

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	112,329,182	258,035,090	295,583,351	359,387,269	539,563,450	1,564,898,342
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	112,329,182	258,035,090	295,583,351	359,387,269	539,563,450	1,564,898,342
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) ..						18,372,497
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						1,546,525,845

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	112,329,182	258,035,090	295,583,351	359,387,269	539,563,450	1,564,898,342
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	73,853	415,066	1,502,478	5,798,792	8,686,613	16,476,802
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						1,581,375,144

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

45,624,299

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

97.800 %

Public support percentage for 2023 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

97.540 %

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33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2024 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

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33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by 0.035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions	6
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.	7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6	9
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount	10

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......
b From 2020.......
c From 2021.......
d From 2022.......
e From 2023.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....
b Excess from 2021.....
c Excess from 2022.....
d Excess from 2023.....
e Excess from 2024.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Additional Data

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS
FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

02-0554654

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
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Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	56,189,331	44,278,094	28,542,379	11,922,113	2,585,128
b	Contributions ...	12,911,745	5,052,002	19,988,055	15,704,850	8,959,392
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	6,273,261	6,859,235	-4,252,340	915,416	377,593
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	75,374,337	56,189,331	44,278,094	28,542,379	11,922,113

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow

100.000 %

Permanent endowment right arrow

Term endowment right arrow

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....	54,357,633		54,357,633
b	Buildings ....	46,210,822	2,824,404	43,386,418
c	Leasehold improvements	12,513,206	1,364,806	11,148,400
d	Equipment ....	1,621,514	607,940	1,013,574
e	Other .....	72,123,695	453,082	71,670,613
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				181,576,638

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
PROGRAM LIABILITIES-HOME PURCHASES	34,495,757
LEASE LIABILITIES - OPERATING LEASES	1,294,110
LIABILITIES UNDER SPLIT-INTEREST AGR	413,407






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	36,203,274
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	595,717,379
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	6,476,054
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	26,835,584
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d	3,397,481
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	36,709,119
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	559,008,260
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a	384,627
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	384,627
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	559,392,887

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	412,482,687
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	26,835,584
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d	4,952,278
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	31,787,862
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	380,694,825
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a	384,627
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	384,627
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	381,079,452

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4	ALL SPENDING FROM EACH OF THE FOUNDATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS WILL COMPLY WITH ANY DONOR RESTRICTIONS ON SPENDING IMPOSED ON SUCH FUNDS AND WITH THE NYPMIFA. IN CREATING AN ENDOWMENT FUND, THE DONOR ALSO MAY HAVE RESTRICTED THE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES FOR WHICH FUNDS FROM THE ENDOWMENT MAY BE SPENT. ALL DECISIONS REGARDING EXPENDITURES FROM AN ENDOWMENT FUND RESTRICTED AS TO PURPOSE MUST COMPLY WITH SUCH PURPOSE RESTRICTIONS. EXPENDITURES FROM ENDOWMENT FUNDS THAT ARE NOT RESTRICTED AS TO PURPOSE MAY BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION. IN AUGUST OF 2021 THE FOUNDATION PURCHASED THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 2381 HYLAN BLVD FOR THE INTENT OF ACQUIRING ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE OFFICE SPACE TO ACCOMMODATE THE CURRENT AND FUTURE GROWTH OF THE FOUNDATION STAFF. THE FOUNDATION HAS DETERMINED THAT IF THE BUILDING IS SUBSEQUENTLY SOLD ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE ENDOWMENT FUND. IN DECEMBER OF 2023 THE FOUNDATION PURCHASED THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 2187 VICTORY BLVD FOR THE INTENT OF ACQUIRING ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE OFFICE SPACE TO ACCOMMODATE THE CURRENT AND FUTURE GROWTH OF THE FOUNDATION STAFF. THE FOUNDATION HAS DETERMINED THAT IF THE BUILDING IS SUBSEQUENTLY SOLD ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE ENDOWMENT FUND.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X	THE FOUNDATION IS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE FASB ASC THAT ADDRESSES ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. BECAUSE OF THE FOUNDATIONS GENERAL TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, THIS ASC TOPIC HAS NOT HAD, AND IS NOT EXPECTED TO HAVE, A MATERIAL IMPACT ON ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D	DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 3,115,389 RENTAL EXPENSES 282,092
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D	DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 3,115,389 PV DISCOUNT ON GRANTS PAYABLE 1,554,797 RENTAL EXPENSES 282,092
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 4B	BOOK / TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE 182,067
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XIII	DONATED AIRTIME 26,297,076 THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES DONATED BROADCAST AIRTIME FROM OUR MEDIA PARTNERS. CONSISTENT WITH IRS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, THE VALUE OF DONATED AIRTIME IS NOT REFLECTED IN FORM 990 REVENUE OR EXPENSES BUT PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM SUPPORT BY INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION.

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS
FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

02-0554654

Part I

Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)		(ii) Activity	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?		(iv) Gross receipts from activity	(v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col. (i)	(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
			Yes	No
	VERA DATA 1910 PARK MEADOWS DRIVE FORT MEYERS, FL33907	DIRECT RES	Yes		102,688,681	550,306	102,138,375
	NEW RIVER DIRECT LLC 1910 PARK MEADOWS DRIVE FORT MYERS, FL33907	DIRECT RES	Yes		11,420,094	61,200	11,358,894








Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					114,108,775	611,506	113,497,269

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

Schedule G (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 GOLF OUTINGS (event type)	(b) Event #2 GALA (event type)	(c) Other events (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	4,146,425	825,405		4,971,830
2	Less: Contributions . . . .
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	4,146,425	825,405		4,971,830

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .	595		595
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .	1,490,747	240,023	1,730,770
7	Food and beverages . . .	60,921	534,481	595,402
8	Entertainment . . . .	260,496		260,496
9	Other direct expenses . . .	762,593	296,594	1,059,187
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .			3,646,450
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .			1,325,380

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .			21,410	21,410

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .	3,420	3,420
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

3,420

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

17,990

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities: NJ

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

MARY SCULLIN - TREASURER AND CAO

Address

2361 HYLAN BOULEVARD STATEN ISLAND, NY10306

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE G, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (III)	VERA DATA NO NEW RIVER DIRECT LLC NO

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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS
FOUNDATION

Employer identification number
02-0554654

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) SEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND 825 COLLEGE BLVD SUITE 102 OCEANSIDE,CA92057	26-0086305	501C3	6,000,000	COST	SUPPORT
(2) VETERANS MATTER 3450 CENTRAL AVE STE 124 TOLEDO,OH43606	26-2052237	501C3	3,100,000	COST	SUPPORT
(3) CHILDREN OF FALLEN PATRIOTS FOUNDAT 1818 LIBRARY ST SUITE 500 RESTON,VA20190	47-0902295	501C3	2,500,000	COST	SUPPORT
(4) TRAVIS MANION FOUNDATION PO BOX 1485 DOYLESTOWN,PA18901	41-2237951	501C3	1,000,000	COST	SUPPORT
(5) VETERANS MATTER 3450 CENTRAL AVE STE 124 TOLEDO,OH43606	26-2052237	501C3	1,000,000	COST	SUPPORT
(6) KID SAVE INTERNATIONAL INC 200 CORPORATE POINT SUITE 325 CULVER CITY,CA90230	91-1887623	501C3	500,000	COST	SUPPORT
(7) A SOLDIERS JOURNEY HOME 362 CARNATION ST CHATTANOOGA,TN37419	47-4307235	501C3	425,000	COST	SUPPORT
(8) RICHMOND UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 355 BARD AVE STATEN ISLAND,NY10310	74-3177454	501C3	250,000	COST	SUPPORT
(9) MEDAL OF HONOR FOUNDATION 40 PATRIOTS POINT ROAD MT PLEASANT,NC28202	25-1828488	501C3	250,000	COST	SUPPORT
(10) GUARDIAN REVIVAL INC 413 MAIN ST STORMVILLE,NY12508	84-3585765	501C3	200,000	COST	SUPPORT
(11) THE THOMAS R ELSASSER MEMORIAL SCHO 204 E 23RD ST NEW YORK,NY10010	13-3661508	501C3	198,000	COST	SUPPORT
(12) YOU WERE WORTH IT FOUNDATION 15 BROOKDALE IRVINE,CA92604	92-3798079	501C3	108,284	COST	SUPPORT
(13) THE ANTHONY M VARVARO BELIEVE FOUN 682 FOREST AVE STATEN ISLAND,NY10310	88-0916964	501C3	70,000	COST	SUPPORT
(14) LONG BEACH WATERFRONT WARRIORS PO BOX 210 LONG BEACH,NY11561	26-4814117	501C3	62,966	COST	SUPPORT
(15) HOPE IGNITES NEW YORK 367 CLERMONT AVE BROOKLYN,NY11238	13-2990982	501C3	55,750	COST	SUPPORT
(16) TEAM AMERICAN FREEDOM CO 2260 5TH AVE S ST PETERSBURG,FL33712	93-1610257	501C3	50,000	COST	SUPPORT
(17) GREY BULL RESCUE FOUNDATION CORP 3030 N ROCKY POINT DR TAMPA,FL33607	99-3229728	501C3	50,000	COST	SUPPORT
(18) LUPUS RESEARCH ALLIANCE 270 MADISON AVE SUITE 300 NEW YORK,NY10016	58-2492929	501C3	50,000	COST	SUPPORT
(19) CAPITAL AREA GREENBELT ASSOCIATION PO BOX 15405 HARRISBURG,PA17105	25-1687474	501C3	30,000	COST	SUPPORT
(20) SEAMEN'S SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN AND F 50 BAY ST STATEN ISLAND,NY10301	13-5563010	501C3	28,500	COST	SUPPORT
(21) JAR OF HOPE 631 LAKE AVE ASBURY PARK,NJ07712	46-4134019	501C3	25,500	COST	SUPPORT
(22) THE NEW YORK FIREFIGHTERS BURN CENT 21 ASCH LOOP BRONX,NY10475	13-2861190	501C3	25,000	COST	SUPPORT
(23) PROJECT HOSPITALITY INC 100 PARK AVE STATEN ISLAND,NY10302	13-3234441	501C3	25,000	COST	SUPPORT
(24) WABC RADIO FOUNDATION 800 THIRD AVE 5TH FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10022	86-3988037	501C3	25,000	COST	SUPPORT
(25) AMAZING GRACE INTERFAITH MINISTRY 1055 RICHMOND RD STATEN ISLAND,NY10304	13-3943299	501C3	25,000	COST	SUPPORT
(26) US VETS 18818 TOMBALL PKWY HOUSTON,TX77070	95-4382752	501C3	25,000	COST	SUPPORT
(27) FREEDOM ALLIANCE 25 WEST PICCADILLY ST WINCHESTER,VA22601	54-1411430	501C3	25,000	COST	SUPPORT
(28) HUMBLE HEROES OF FDNY 37 NEW DORP PLZ STATEN ISLAND,NY10306	84-4093990	501C3	25,000	COST	SUPPORT
(29) POTSDAM COLLEGE FOUNDATION 44 PIERREPONT AVE POTSDAM,NY13676	23-7088021	501C3	25,000	COST	SUPPORT
(30) CHRISTOPHER WHITEHOUSE FOUNDATIONIN 201 TODT HILL RD STATEN ISLAND,NY10314	13-4102505	501C3	25,000	COST	SUPPORT
(31) THE NEW YORK FOUNDLING 590 AVENUE OF AMERICAS NEW YORK,NY10011	13-1624123	501C3	25,000	COST	SUPPORT
(32) ST PETER'S BOYS HIGH SCHOOL 200 CLINTON AVE STATEN ISLAND,NY10301	13-2688406	501C3	19,500	COST	SUPPORT
(33) STEPHANE MATTEAU FOUNDATION 16 WELLINGTON AVE GREENVILLE,SC29609	84-3492546	501C3	15,000	COST	SUPPORT
(34) NATIONAL COALITION FOR HOMELESS VET 1001 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW SUITE 84 WASHINGTON,DC20036	52-1826860	501C3	12,060	COST	SUPPORT
(35) WYO WEST WARRIOR FOUNDATION 1851 COMMERCIAL AVE SHERIDAN,WY82801	83-0558770	501C3	10,000	COST	SUPPORT
(36) NATIONAL EXCHANGE CLUB 3050 CENTRAL AVE TOLEDO,OH43606	20-3042313	501C3	10,000	COST	SUPPORT
(37) THE ST GEORGE THEATRE RESTORATION 35 HYATT ST STATEN ISLAND,NY10301	20-0985637	501C3	10,000	COST	SUPPORT
(38) VETERANS AND ATHLETES UNITED 2536 FALKIRK DR NORTH CHESTERFIELD,VA23236	46-1844248	501C3	10,000	COST	SUPPORT
(39) PERFECT 33 FOUNDATION 11 BAYMONT ST APT 604 CLEARWATER BEACH,FL33767	47-5390968	501C3	10,000	COST	SUPPORT
(40) DETECTIVE RAFAEL RAMOS FOUNDATION I PO BOX 140354 STATION B HOWARD BEACH,NY11414	47-5466069	501C3	8,100	COST	SUPPORT
(41) DETECTIVE WENJIAN LIU FOUNDATION PO BOX 340681 BROOKLYN,NY11234	82-2080915	501C3	6,600	COST	SUPPORT
(42) POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC 34 1/2 EAST 12TH ST NEW YORK,NY10003	13-5596811	501C3	6,500	COST	SUPPORT
(43) THE ANTHONY M VARVARO BELIEVE FOUN 682 FOREST AVE STATEN ISLAND,NY10310	88-4411058	501C3	6,000	COST	SUPPORT
(44) VARIOUS UNDER 5000 EACH			105,229	COST	SUPPORT

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Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50055P

Schedule I (Form 990) Rev. 1-2025

Page 2

Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1) MORTGAGE PAYMENTS	311	76,565,995	COST
(2) LEGACY AWARDS	854	1,265,215	COST
(3) RENTAL ASSISTANCE	60	970,832	COST
(4) WINGS OF A HERO	20	29,000	COST
(5) HOME PURCHASES AND RENOV	288	64,183,077	COST
(6) RUSSELL F. MEMORIAL SCHOL	10	97,500	COST
(7) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE	3856	12,406,567	COST
(8) DISASTER RELIEF	250	1,086,627	COST

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2

THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES LETTERS FROM THE AGENCIES TO WHICH IT DONATES WHICH DETAILS HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE USED.

SCHEDULE I, PAGE 4, PART IV

PART III TYPE OF GRANT DESCRIPTION: 1) MORTGAGE PAYMENTS - SEE PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENT 1 (SCHEDULE O). 2) LEGACY AWARDS - SEE PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 (SCHEDULE O). 3) RENTAL ASSISTANCE - SEE PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT 1 (SCHEDULE O). 4) WINGS OF A HERO - SEE PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 (SCHEDULE O). 5) HOME PURCHASES AND RENOVATIONS - SEE PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT 1 (SCHEDULE O). 6) RUSSELL F. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - SEE PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 (SCHEDULE O). 7) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE-SEE PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT 1 (SCHEDULE O) 8) DISASTER RELIEF - SEE PROGRAM SERVICES ACCOMPLISHMENT 1 (SCHEDULE O).

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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS
FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

02-0554654

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1MATTHEW MAHONEY EXEC VP DEVELOPMENT	(i) (ii)	350,012 -------------	-------------	-------------	-------------	48,950 -------------	398,962 -------------	-------------
2JEANNA DELLRAGIONE COO	(i) (ii)	350,000 -------------	-------------	-------------	14,000 -------------	16,021 -------------	380,021 -------------	-------------
3LAWRENCE OLSON EXEC VP MARKETING	(i) (ii)	259,616 -------------	-------------	-------------	10,385 -------------	16,021 -------------	286,022 -------------	-------------
4JOHN PONTE SR VP, HOME CONSTRUC	(i) (ii)	210,400 -------------	12,138 -------------	-------------	8,902 -------------	33,576 -------------	265,016 -------------	-------------
5GAVIN NAPLES VP HOMELESS VETERANS	(i) (ii)	220,805 -------------	8,490 -------------	-------------	-------------	16,021 -------------	245,316 -------------	-------------
6JUSTING KIERNAN VP INTERNAL AFFAIRS	(i) (ii)	205,205 -------------	7,892 -------------	-------------	6,393 -------------	1,475 -------------	220,965 -------------	-------------

Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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Schedule L
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS
FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

02-0554654

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... $

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ $

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i) Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No




Total ............... $

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50056A

Schedule L (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) FRANK SILLER	PRES CHAIR CEO	237,192	RENT		No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

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SCHEDULE L, PART V	A COMPANY OWNED BY THE PRESIDENT, CHAIR, AND CEO OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROVIDES THE FOUNDATION WITH ITS OFFICE SPACE IN STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK.

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Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS
FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

02-0554654

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .	X	754	12,911,745
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...	X	1	4,750,000
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( GIFT CARDS )	X	6	700,000
26 Other ( BUILDING SUPPLI )	X	94	34,000
27 Other ( GOODS )	X	207	508,474
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 51227J

Schedule M (Form 990) (2024)

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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS
FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

02-0554654

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FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S 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.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A	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.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B	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.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2	FRANK SILLER PRESIDENT FAMILY GEORGE SILLER VICE CHAIR FAMILY MARY SCULLIN TREAS/CAO FAMILY REGINA VOGT SECRETARY FAMILY JANIS HANNAN VICE CHAIR FAMILY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B	A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS CIRCULATED TO EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE A FINAL COPY IS ELECTRONICALLY FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C	THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY (THE "POLICY") IS TO PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF THE STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION ("TUNNEL TO TOWERS-; THE "FOUNDATION") WHEN THE FOUNDATION IS CONTEMPLATING A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT MIGHT BENEFIT THE PRIVATE INTERESTS OF AN OFFICER OR DIRECTOR OF THE FOUNDATION, AND ENSURE THAT ALL OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ACT IN THE FOUNDATION'S BEST INTERESTS. THIS POLICY IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT BUT NOT REPLACE ANY APPLICABLE LAWS GOVERNING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR NONPROFIT AND CHARITABLE CORPORATIONS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A	THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING AND APPROVING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE CEO'S TOTAL COMPENSATION, INCLUDING SALARY AND BENEFITS. TO ENSURE THE COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE AND ALIGNED WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS, THE COMMITTEE UTILIZES COMPARABILITY DATA FROM NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED COMPENSATION STUDIES OF SIMILAR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS AN EVALUATION AND REVIEW OF FORM 990 OF OTHER SIMILAR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE CEO DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS OR DECISIONS REGARDING THEIR OWN COMPENSATION. ALL DELIBERATIONS, DATA CONSIDERED, AND APPROVALS ARE DOCUMENTED IN BOARD MEETING MINUTES ENSURING TRANSPARENCY IN THE BOARD'S DETERMINATION. COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B	COMPENSATION FOR ALL OTHER OFFICERS OF THE FOUNDATION IS APPROVED BY THE CEO, COO, AND CAO IN COLLABORATION WITH THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 17	MINNESOTA, MISSISSIPPI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW MEXICO, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18	A COPY OF THE FORM 990 AND ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT IS AVAILABLE ON THE NYS CHARITIES BUREAU WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19	GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND ARE LOCATED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES OF THE FOUNDATION. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 AND ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT IS MADE AVAILABLE ON THE NYS CHARITIES BUREAU WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART VII	SECTION B. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS DESCRIPTION OF NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS SERVICES COMPENSATION NEW RIVER DIRECT LLC DIRECT RESPONSE 61,548,715 1910 PARK MEADOWS DR. FORT MYERS, FL 33907 FOX NEWS NETWORK LLC BROADCAST MEDIA 40,208,070 1211 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS SERVICES NEW YORK, NY 10036 ALL AMERICAN GENERAL CONTRACTORS,LLC CONTRACTORS 10,391,672 6138 104TH AVE N PINELLAS PARK, FL 33782 VERA DATA LLC DIRECT RESPONSE 5,158,942 1910 PARK MEDOWS DRIVE FORT MYERS, FL 33907 RED APPLE MEDIA BROADCAST MEDIA 4,143,197 800 3RD AVE SERVICES NEW YORK, NY 10022
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9	PV DISCOUNT ON GRANTS PAYABLE -1,554,797
FORM 990, PART XII	DONATED AIRTIME 26,297,076 THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES DONATED BROADCAST AIRTIME FROM OUR MEDIA PARTNERS. CONSISTENT WITH IRS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, THE VALUE OF DONATED AIRTIME IS NOT REFLECTED IN FORM 990 REVENUE OR EXPENSES BUT PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM SUPPORT BY INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION.

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: 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.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	7
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	6
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	390
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	4,000
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	359,387,269	539,563,450
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	7,240,248	9,920,142
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	5,135,730	8,489,228
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	1,240,245	1,420,067
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	373,003,492	559,392,887
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	137,609,717	173,102,802
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	20,975,332	31,776,844
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....		611,506
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 37,605,686
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	113,619,007	175,588,300
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	272,204,056	381,079,452
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	100,799,436	178,313,435
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	431,536,218	652,832,661
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	113,663,969	151,725,720
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	317,872,249	501,106,941

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	Type or print name and title


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 307,183,639 including grants of $ 166,723,632 ) (Revenue $ )
	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.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 28,220,151 including grants of $ 6,379,170 ) (Revenue $ 9,920,142 )
	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.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses335,403,790

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(1) MATTHEW MAHONEY...................................................................... EXEC VP DEVE	50.00 .................			X	350,012	0	48,950
(2) JEANNA DELLRAGIONE...................................................................... COO	50.00 .................		X		350,000	0	30,021
(3) LAWRENCE OLSON...................................................................... EXEC VP MARK	50.00 .................			X	259,616	0	26,406
(4) JOHN PONTE...................................................................... SR VP, HOME	50.00 .................			X	222,538	0	42,478
(5) GAVIN NAPLES...................................................................... VP HOMELESS	50.00 .................			X	229,295	0	16,021
(6) JUSTING KIERNAN...................................................................... VP INTERNAL	50.00 .................			X	213,097	0	7,868
(7) FRANK SILLER...................................................................... PRESIDENT CH	50.00 .................	X	X		100,000	0	33,576
(8) MARY SCULLIN...................................................................... TREASURER AN	30.00 .................	X	X		24,000	0	61,335
(9) COMMISSIONER SALVATORE CASSANO...................................................................... DIRECTOR	5.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(10) JANIS HANNAN...................................................................... VICE CHAIR	5.00 .................	X	X		0	0	0
(11) JOHN V LABARBERA...................................................................... DIRECTOR	5.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(12) GEORGE SILLER...................................................................... VICE CHAIR	5.00 .................	X	X		0	0	0
(13) REGINA VOGT...................................................................... SECRETARY	5.00 .................	X	X		0	0	0

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	1,748,558	266,655

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 276

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	539,563,450

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g	18,904,219

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		539,563,450

		Business Code
2a	NYC TUNNEL TO TOWERS RUN		4,647,773	4,647,773
b	RUNS ACROSS AMERICA		4,406,486	4,406,486
c	STAIR CLIMB		865,883	865,883
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		9,920,142

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			8,327,824			8,327,824
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a	358,789
b	Less: rental expenses	6b	282,092
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c	76,697
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			76,697	76,697
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a	25,067,017
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b	24,905,613
c	Gain or (loss)	7c	161,404
d	Net gain or (loss).........			161,404	161,404
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a	4,971,830
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b	3,646,450
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			1,325,380
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a	21,410
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b	3,420
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..			17,990	17,990
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..

Business Code
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			559,392,887	10,176,233		8,327,824

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	16,497,989	16,497,989
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	156,604,813	156,604,813
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	598,932	387,749	92,050	119,133
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	24,967,658	16,276,889	3,523,020	5,167,749
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	683,971	427,139	127,344	129,488
9	Other employee benefits .......	3,399,172	2,316,312	368,246	714,614
10	Payroll taxes ...........	2,127,111	1,384,193	308,225	434,693
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	904,860	881,619	10,684	12,557
c	Accounting ...........	79,980		79,980
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	611,506			611,506
f	Investment management fees ......	384,627		384,627
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	1,628,082	1,012,180	262,613	353,289
12	Advertising and promotion ....	64,089,289	47,225,490	250,563	16,613,236
13	Office expenses .......	11,866,397	5,955,565	259,488	5,651,344
14	Information technology ......	959,405	612,872	128,970	217,563
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	637,966	400,782	106,473	130,711
17	Travel ............	3,514,660	3,052,442	53,942	408,276
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	344,457	227,850	42,807	73,800
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	2,070,183	1,796,000	117,507	156,676
23	Insurance ...	1,839,557	1,569,223	113,682	156,652
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	IN THE LINE OF DUTY	55,524,748	55,524,748
b	BANK CHARGES	8,865,498	5,802,752	1,339,072	1,723,675
c	NEVER FORGET	6,658,388	6,658,388
d	CONSULTANTS & CONTRACTORS	6,690,417	5,365,788	184,970	1,139,659
e	All other expenses	9,529,786	5,423,007	315,714	3,791,065
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	381,079,452	335,403,790	8,069,977	37,605,686
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).	122,948,562	99,918,740		23,029,822

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			265,315,024	1	370,995,973
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........				2
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			14,016,453	3	28,429,014
4	Accounts receivable, net .............				4
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			2,759,229	9	6,770,577
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	186,826,870
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	5,250,232	94,623,832	10c	181,576,638
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			52,148,145	11	61,980,801
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			1,049,778	12	1,101,888
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............			59,531	14	44,552
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			1,564,226	15	1,933,218
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			431,536,218	16	652,832,661

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	8,473,524	17	14,370,312
18	Grants payable ...	86,446,457	18	101,152,134
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	18,743,988	25	36,203,274
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	113,663,969	26	151,725,720

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	313,661,273	27	494,965,946
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	4,210,976	28	6,140,995
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	317,872,249	32	501,106,941
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	431,536,218	33	652,832,661