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911 TOWER CHALLENGE FOUNDATION
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 812701885 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · www.911towerchallengefoundation.org
revenue
$36K
expenses
$37K
net assets
$24K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO SUPPORT FIRST RESPONDER AND MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The 911 Tower Challenge Foundation organizes memorial stair-climb events to honor first responders who died in the 9/11 attacks. The event, held in Tucson, AZ, and available virtually, involves climbing the equivalent of the World Trade Center's 110 floors as a tribute. Proceeds support charities serving law enforcement, first responders, military personnel, and their families.

named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

9/11 Tower Challenge
Annual stair-climb event in Tucson, AZ, where participants climb the equivalent of 110 floors to honor fallen first responders; includes in-person and virtual participation options
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Virtual and Stair-Climbing Step Challenges 3 activities
    • Organize annual 9/11 Tower Challenge event
      Hosts the 9/11 Tower Challenge annually at the Tucson Community Center (TCC) Arena, with in-person participation and virtual registration options. Events have been held consistently since at least 2016.
    • Organize annual 9/11 Tower Challenge event
      Hosts the 9/11 Tower Challenge annually at the Tucson Community Center (TCC) Arena, with in-person participation and virtual registration options. Events have been held consistently since at least 2016.
    • Organize annual 9/11 Tower Challenge events
      Hosts the 9/11 Tower Challenge annually at the Tucson Community Center (TCC) Arena, with in-person and virtual participation options, as documented by events held in 2016, 2017, and 2018.
  • Regional EMS Coordination & System Oversight 2 activities
    • Provide medical support during event operations
      Supplies ambulance service and medical support during the 9/11 Tower Challenge event in Tucson to ensure participant safety.
    • Provide medical support during events
      Supplies ambulance service and medical support during the annual 9/11 Tower Challenge event in Tucson to ensure participant safety.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Distribute charitable donations to first responder and military support organizations
      Donated over $320,000 to charities that support law enforcement, first responders, military personnel, and their families, with funds raised through event activities.
    • Distribute charitable donations to support first responders and military families
      Donated over $320,000 to charities that support law enforcement, first responders, military personnel, and their families.
    • Distribute charitable donations to support first responders and military families
      Has donated over $320,000 to charities that serve law enforcement, first responders, military personnel, and their families, funded through event proceeds.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$36K
Contributions & grants$58K161%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$18
expenses
Total expenses$37K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$36K
balance sheet
Total assets$24K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$24K
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue -70.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 5
  • DIANA LAYNE-BACA — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES KIRK — DIRECTOR
  • KATIE FERENCIK — DIRECTOR
  • RICK GRINNELL — DIRECTOR
  • TOM VETRANO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Airabella Photography Partner — Provided photo credits for the 911 Tower Challenge events.
  • American Eagle Outfitters Partner — Collaborates with American Eagle Outfitters for fundraising efforts related to the 911 Tower Challenge.
  • My Greater Tucson Partner — Provided video credit for the 2017 Tower Challenge.