Who We Are

The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund was established in response to the devastating loss of 658 Cantor Fitzgerald employees in the World Trade Center terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund is a 501(c)(3) charity which today provides support for many other charitable organizations and causes globally, including disaster relief.

Following that tragic event, Cantor Fitzgerald’s then CEO Howard W. Lutnick made a $1M personal donation to establish the Relief Fund and pledged 25% of Cantor Fitzgerald’s profits over the next five years, in addition to providing 10 years of healthcare coverage to the surviving family members. This incredible commitment totaled $180 million in support to the families and others.

Igniting a culture of charity and creating a legacy for those we lost, today, the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund assists hundreds of charities doing good works around the world. We are proud to have raised over $300M to date, with 100% of all funds raised earmarked for those in need.