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THE BASEBALL ISLAND FOUNDATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 871273863 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · baseballisland.org
revenue
$154K
expenses
$77K
net assets
$103K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE BASEBALL ISLAND FOUNDATION INC. WORKS WITH LOCAL DOMINICAN BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONALS TO HELP DOMINCAN YOUTH CHASE THEIR MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL MLB DREAMS WITH A SAFETY NET OF EDUCATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMMING GUARANTEEING THAT FOLLOWING THEIR PASSION WILL NOT MEAN PUTTING THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES FURTHER AT RISK.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Baseball Island Foundation supports Dominican youth in pursuing Major League Baseball dreams while ensuring educational continuity and off-field opportunities. Based in Las Terrenas, the organization offers free, high-level baseball training, English instruction, vocational certification, and college placement services to student-athletes who remain in school. The model integrates sports development with education and life skills to reduce risk and expand futures beyond baseball.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

ASSIMIL-style English Conversation Classes
Supplemental English instruction focused on situational conversations and public speaking, taught by local Dominican instructors
College Placement
Partnership with Dream Big Foundation to connect graduate student-athletes with college coaches in the USA; 8 scholarships awarded in under 15 months
International Baseball Events
Baseball camps and tours for U.S. high school teams and individual players; 100% of proceeds fund local youth programs
MLB Academy Prep
Professional-level baseball training including mechanics, mental toughness, and on-field English vocabulary, led by coaches with MLB and NCAA D1 experience
Nutrition Program
Supplemental meals and year-round delivery of clean drinking water to the training field, supported by local restaurants and water purification companies
Strength & Conditioning
Professional training using MLB, NCAA D1, and National Team techniques, with equipment and trainers certified by NASM and IDFF
Two-Way Commitment Incentive Program
Free, full-year baseball and education program requiring student-athletes to stay in school and attend English classes
Vocational Training
Access to certification programs and internships in fields such as personal training, auto mechanics, and hospitality through partnerships with local businesses
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Delivers professional baseball training and strength & conditioning programs
      Conducts professional-style baseball practices led by a former MiLB player and operates a modern gym staffed by IDFF-certified trainers with professional training systems to support athlete development.
  • Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
    • Distributes donated educational and sports equipment to youth and schools
      Distributes donated baseball equipment, clothing, school supplies, laptops, and smartphones to support youth development and education; has distributed over 3,000 pounds of baseball gear and clothing.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Facilitates college scholarships and professional opportunities for participants
      Secured 8 U.S. college scholarships and 1 Major League Baseball contract for participants; connected 8 student-athletes with U.S. college scholarships within 15 months through placement support.
  • Youth Cultural and Educational Travel Programs 1 activity
    • Organizes international trips for fundraising and awareness
      Organizes international baseball and cultural immersion trips to Las Terrenas to raise funds and awareness for the foundation’s mission and programs.
  • Youth Baseball Character Development 1 activity
    • Provides educational and baseball development programming for Dominican youth pursuing MLB careers
      Offers a free, full-year program combining professional-level baseball training and education to support Dominican youth in pursuing Major League Baseball careers without risking their or their families' well-being. Programming includes structured training schedules, baseball equipment, uniforms, English classes, and academic support to incentivize school retention.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Provides health and basic needs support to participants and the local community
      Ensures access to healthcare through partnerships with United Doctors and 24 local businesses, provides year-round unlimited clean drinking water to the community, and operates a full-year lunch program for participants at the local field.
  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Supports Dominican youth released from MLB academies with reintegration and alternative pathways
      Provides tools, structure, health services, vocational certification programs, internships, and job opportunities for Dominican youth who are released from MLB training academies around ages 19–20 due to performance, supporting their financial independence regardless of baseball success.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Creates local employment opportunities with benefits
      Created 3 full-time and 2 part-time jobs that include healthcare benefits as part of community investment and program operations.
    • Operates a Community Campus in the Dominican Republic with international and local collaboration
      Runs a full Community Campus program in the Dominican Republic through collaboration between local talent and international experts, offering year-round programming including education, training, and support services for student-athletes.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$154K
Contributions & grants$154K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$77K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$103K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$103K
2 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +24.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • CALEB SANTOS-SILVA — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR JOSHUA ROSENTHAL — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAY QUINN — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
  • LITVINOFF MARTINEZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT RODRIGUEZ — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • A.M.I.L. Frutas & Más Partner — Provides meal services for the Baseball Island Foundation.
  • Charle Mariscos Partner — Provides meal services for the Baseball Island Foundation.
  • DREAM BIG FOUNDATION Partner — Partner organization that connects Baseball Island student-athletes with USA college coaches.
  • Dream Big Partner — Partners with the Baseball Island Foundation on college placement for students.
  • Dream Big Foundation Partner — Partners with the Dream Big Foundation to support programming and development initiatives.
  • El Gimnasio Forma y Nutricion Partner — Provides fitness and nutrition support to the Baseball Island Foundation.
  • Fontesa Agua Partner — Supplies drinking water for the Baseball Island Foundation.
  • Local Dominican businesses Partner — Collaborates with local Dominican businesses to support youth in pursuing baseball careers with educational safeguards.
  • Local Dominican professionals Partner — Collaborates with local Dominican professionals to support youth in pursuing baseball careers with educational safeguards.
  • New York Mets Partner — Collaborates with the New York Mets through a partnership involving former players and joint programming.
  • Planet Baseball Partner — Founded by Jay Quinn, who is also the founder of Planet Baseball.
  • United Doctors Partner — Collaborates with United Doctors to provide healthcare services to participants.
  • United Doctors Partner — Provides medical services to the Baseball Island Foundation.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Partnered Youth Development
    methodology: community-partnered youth development
    By collaborating with local Dominican businesses and professionals, the organization strengthens local capacity and creates sustainable pathways for youth, because community ownership increases program relevance and long-term impact.
  • Education and Workforce Development through Language and Certification
    methodology: education-and-workforce-development
    By offering year-round English instruction and professional certification courses taught by certified instructors, the organization builds workforce readiness because language proficiency and recognized credentials improve access to economic opportunities.
  • Education-Integrated Athlete Development
    methodology: education-integrated athlete development
    By conditioning access to elite baseball training on school enrollment and participation, the organization increases educational attainment because youth are incentivized to prioritize academics as a pathway to athletic opportunity.
  • Holistic Youth Development
    methodology: holistic youth development
    By integrating baseball training with education, health services, and life skills, the organization ensures youth achieve long-term stability and financial independence regardless of athletic success, because combining structural support across domains produces more resilient outcomes than sports alone.
  • Non-Extractive Athlete Development
    methodology: non-extractive athlete development
    By refusing to claim a share of players' signing bonuses and operating independently of the buscone system, the organization prioritizes player autonomy and long-term well-being, because removing exploitative financial dependencies fosters healthier development and decision-making.