DBF Donation Recipients

Organizations Supported by the Dante’s Boys Foundation & Their Youth Impact

Since 2006, the Dante’s Boys Foundation (DBF) has proudly carried forward Dante Benedetti’s legacy: to ensure that every child has access to baseball, mentorship, and life-changing opportunities through sport.

Through the incredible support of donors, sponsors, and community partners, DBF has raised and donated over $1.2 Million Dollars, positively impacting more than 50,000 young people across the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Below is a comprehensive overview of the organizations DBF has recently supported, along with the impact each partnership brings to youth in our community.

Field & Facility Renovations

Benedetti Diamond Renovation - Preserving a Legacy & Inspiring Future Generations

The Benedetti Field Renovation stands as one of the Dante’s Boys Foundation’s most meaningful and impactful projects—honoring the legacy of legendary University of San Francisco baseball coach Dante Benedetti, whose commitment to youth, community, and the game continues to inspire generations.

Benedetti Field has been a historic home for thousands of young athletes, serving as a place where players learned discipline, teamwork, and the values Dante championed. Over time, the field required significant upgrades to remain safe, functional, and worthy of the young players and community members who rely on it.

The Dante’s Boys Foundation proudly stepped in to help fund critical renovations, which included improvements to the playing surface, dugouts, fencing, backstop, bullpens, and overall field infrastructure. These enhancements have ensured that the field remains a premier baseball environment for youth athletes, high school players, USF alumni events, and community programs.

More than a renovation, this project represents DBF’s ongoing commitment to preserving Dante’s legacy—providing a safe, high-quality space where young athletes can experience the same opportunities, mentorship, and joy that shaped so many before them.

Impact: Supports 1500+ youth and student-athletes annually, offering a first-class facility for training, games, development programs, and community baseball events that continue to carry Dante Benedetti’s spirit forward.

Gallinas Valley Little League – Field Renovation

The Gallinas Valley Little League Field Renovation represents one of the Dante’s Boys Foundation’s most community-centered investments—supporting a league that has served Marin County families for decades. As participation grew and fields aged, the league faced increasing challenges in maintaining safe, playable, and properly equipped baseball facilities for its young athletes.

DBF stepped in to help fund key field improvements, including upgrades to the playing surface, infield grading, irrigation enhancements, mound and plate repairs, and overall field safety enhancements. These renovations have dramatically improved field conditions, ensuring that players have a reliable and safe environment to learn and compete.

By supporting Gallinas Valley Little League, the Dante’s Boys Foundation helps provide opportunities for children to experience the fun, structure, and life lessons that baseball offers—while relieving financial and maintenance pressures on the volunteer-run league.

Impact: Benefits 350+ Little Leaguers annually, creating a safer and more consistent playing experience for youth athletes across T-ball, minors, majors, and juniors divisions.

More Than a Game – Community Field Renovation Project

The More Than a Game Field Renovation reflects the Dante’s Boys Foundation’s commitment to supporting programs that use baseball as a platform for something deeper—community connection, mentorship, character development, and opportunity. More Than a Game (MTAG) serves youth in underserved neighborhoods by creating environments where baseball is not just a sport, but a catalyst for personal growth and positive change.

Recognizing that high-quality facilities are essential for safe play and meaningful programming, DBF partnered with MTAG to support a major field renovation initiative. Funding helped improve the playing surface, upgrade dugouts and fencing, enhance safety features, and create a more inviting space for practices, games, clinics, and community events. These improvements ensure that young athletes have reliable access to a field that reflects the pride and care that MTAG instills in its participants.

More Than a Game blends athletic development with life skills—teaching leadership, discipline, accountability, and teamwork. The renovated field is now a central hub where youth can gather, grow, and build relationships with coaches and mentors who are deeply invested in their long-term success.

Impact: Serves 250–300 youth each year, providing a safe, high-quality home for baseball programming, mentorship workshops, and community-building events that help young people develop on the field and in life.

Equipment & Uniform Support

Flame Baseball Equipment Initiative – San Francisco, CA

The Flame Baseball Equipment Initiative, powered in partnership with Wilson Sporting Goods, is a San Francisco–based effort focused on expanding access to high-quality baseball equipment for young athletes who otherwise may not have the resources to fully participate. Flame Baseball, known for its dedication to player development and community outreach, joined forces with Wilson to create an initiative that ensures local youth have the tools they need to learn, compete, and grow in the game.

DBF’s support strengthens this partnership by helping supply new bats, gloves, helmets, catcher’s gear, training equipment, and protective gear to underserved leagues, school teams, and independent youth players throughout San Francisco. By reducing financial barriers, this initiative empowers kids to show up ready to compete with confidence—equipped with professional-grade gear trusted by athletes at every level.

Beyond equipment, the initiative also provides mentorship, skills clinics, and development opportunities led by experienced coaches and industry professionals. Flame Baseball and Wilson Sporting Goods share a passion for making baseball accessible, and DBF is proud to help expand the reach and impact of this mission across the city.

Impact: Supports 300–400 youth athletes annually across San Francisco by providing essential gear, development resources, and training support—ensuring that cost is never a barrier to stepping on the field.

Novato Little League – Equipment Initiative

The Novato Little League Equipment Initiative represents one of DBF’s most impactful contributions to ensuring safe and equitable access to baseball for young players. As one of the largest and most active youth baseball programs in Marin County, Novato Little League serves hundreds of players each year—but like many volunteer-run leagues, it faced aging equipment and growing costs that created barriers for families.

DBF stepped in to provide a critical upgrade: 30 full sets of brand-new catcher’s gear, replacing equipment that was more than 20 years old. This donation significantly improved player safety, enhanced game experience for all divisions, and removed the financial pressure on the league and participating families.

By ensuring every team—from T-ball through Majors—has modern, properly fitting protective gear, DBF is helping create a safer, more inclusive environment where all children can participate confidently, regardless of financial circumstances.

Impact: Supports 500+ players each season, providing essential safety gear, elevating the quality of play, and reducing cost barriers for families across the community.

Pleasant Hill Little League – Equipment Initiative

The Pleasant Hill Little League Equipment Initiative reflects DBF’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that young athletes have access to safe, modern, and reliable baseball gear. As participation has grown and equipment has aged, the league faced increasing pressure to provide essential gear for hundreds of players across multiple divisions.

DBF stepped in to help expand the league’s equipment inventory—funding the replacement of outdated helmets, bats, catcher’s gear, training tools, and other essential items. These upgrades significantly improved both player safety and the overall quality of play, giving coaches and teams the resources they need to create a positive, well-supported baseball experience.

By reducing financial strain on families and the volunteer-run league, DBF ensures that children of all backgrounds can participate fully and confidently throughout the season.

Impact: Reaches 450 youth athletes annually, enhancing safety, playability, and equitable access to high-quality equipment across all divisions.

Petaluma Little League – All-Star Uniform Funding

The Petaluma Little League All-Star Uniform Initiative is a direct reflection of DBF’s commitment to removing financial barriers so young athletes can fully experience the pride and excitement of postseason play. All-Star selection is a milestone achievement for youth players—but for many families, the cost of uniforms, specialty apparel, and travel gear can present a significant challenge.

To ensure that every selected player can compete without financial worry, DBF fully funded the All-Star uniform program—providing jerseys, pants, hats, socks, belts, and warm-up apparel for multiple age divisions. This contribution allows players to step onto the field with confidence and unity, representing their community with pride.

By supporting the full cost of uniforms, DBF helps level the playing field and ensures that merit—not finances—determines who gets to participate in these celebrated tournaments.

Impact: Supports 60–75 All-Star players each year, giving young athletes the opportunity to compete at the highest level of Little League play without placing a financial burden on their families.

The Mission League - Equipment Initiative

The Mission League in Pleasant Hill. CA is a growing community baseball program dedicated to providing local youth with a positive, structured, and affordable environment to learn and play the game. Focused on fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship, the league brings together families from diverse backgrounds and ensures that every child—regardless of financial circumstances—has the opportunity to participate.

DBF’s support helps supply essential equipment, uniforms, and field resources, strengthening the league’s ability to serve more players and maintain a safe, high-quality baseball experience for the community.

Impact: Supports 300+ youth athletes annually, expanding access to equipment, improving field readiness, and fostering community through baseball.

Elite Baseball - Equipment Initiative (Sacramento, CA)

Elite Baseball is a Sacramento-based development program committed to supporting youth athletes through high-quality baseball instruction, training opportunities, and community-focused initiatives. Recognizing that the rising cost of equipment is one of the major barriers preventing kids from participating in organized baseball, Elite Baseball launched its Equipment Initiative to ensure players from all backgrounds have access to the gear they need to compete safely and confidently.

Through this initiative, Elite Baseball collects, purchases, and distributes new and lightly used baseball gear—including bats, gloves, helmets, catcher’s equipment, and training tools—to youth players and families throughout the Sacramento region. Their mission is simple: no child should miss out on playing baseball because they can’t afford the equipment.

DBF’s support strengthens Elite Baseball’s ability to expand outreach, increase donation capacity, and provide direct gear support to underserved leagues, schools, and independent players who need it most.

Impact: Supports 350–450 youth annually across Sacramento and surrounding communities by supplying essential baseball equipment, reducing financial barriers, and keeping more kids on the field.

Inclusive & Accessible Youth Sports

The Miracle League North Bay - Inclusive Baseball for All Abilities

The Miracle League North Bay is one of the most inspiring and impactful adaptive sports programs in the region, dedicated to giving children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities the opportunity to experience the joy, freedom, and community of baseball. Built on the belief that every athlete deserves the chance to play, the Miracle League provides a fully accessible, barrier-free environment where players of all abilities can participate safely and proudly.

The program features a custom-designed rubberized field surface that accommodates wheelchairs and mobility devices, ensuring inclusive play without the physical limitations of traditional baseball diamonds. Each player is also paired with a volunteer “buddy,” who assists, encourages, and celebrates alongside them—creating meaningful relationships and fostering confidence, teamwork, and connection.

More than just baseball, the Miracle League North Bay creates a vibrant community where families, volunteers, and supporters come together to celebrate inclusion, joy, and the power of sport to bring people together.

The Dante’s Boys Foundation is proud to support this program as part of our mission to expand access to baseball for all. Our contributions help fund field maintenance, equipment, buddy training, adaptive gear, uniforms, and ongoing operation of this invaluable community resource.

Impact: Serves 2500+ athletes with disabilities annually, along with hundreds of family members and volunteers—providing opportunities for physical activity, friendship, confidence-building, and pure joy through the game of baseball.

Junior Giants / San Francisco Junior Giants - Free, Accessible Baseball for Bay Area Youth

The San Francisco Junior Giants program is one of the most impactful free youth sports initiatives in California, offering thousands of children the opportunity to play baseball while building character, confidence, and community. Operated by the Giants Community Fund, Junior Giants provides a completely free, non-competitive league for boys and girls who may not otherwise have access to organized sports due to financial, geographic, or personal barriers.

More than just baseball, the Junior Giants program incorporates four core pillars—Confidence, Integrity, Leadership, and Teamwork—into every practice, clinic, and game. Participants receive free uniforms, equipment, coach mentorship, and access to structured curriculum focused on:

• Character Development

• Health, Nutrition & Wellness

• Education & Reading Programs

• Anti-Bullying Initiatives

• Community Building & Volunteer Engagement

With leagues operating throughout San Francisco and the broader Bay Area, the Junior Giants ensure that children from all backgrounds have a safe, supportive place to learn, grow, and stay physically active during critical youth development years.

The Dante’s Boys Foundation is proud to partner with and support the San Francisco Junior Giants. Our funding helps maintain programming, enhance equipment access, expand league capacity, and ensure that this free program continues to serve families who depend on it.

Impact: Reaches 2,500+ youth annually in San Francisco and surrounding communities—offering a transformative sports experience that builds life skills, strengthens confidence, and provides a pathway to mentorship, friendship, and positive personal growth.

Junior Optimist Baseball League (JOBL) – Concord, CA

Junior Optimist Baseball League (JOBL) in Concord, California is a long-standing, all-volunteer youth baseball and softball program dedicated to teaching the game the right way—through teamwork, sportsmanship, and skill development for boys and girls starting as young as age 4.

Serving the greater Concord community since the 1960s, JOBL has grown to support roughly 1,000 players each year across 80–85 teams, offering coed baseball for ages 4–12 and softball for ages 4–8 in a fun, inclusive environment. The league is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and a member of the Northern California Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth system, giving young players the opportunity to participate in local league play as well as post-season tournaments and regional events.

As a Dante’s Boys Foundation donation recipient, JOBL is able to continue expanding access to community baseball and softball—keeping kids on the field, learning the game, building confidence, and experiencing the life lessons that come with being part of a team. Our partnership reflects a shared commitment to growing youth baseball in the Bay Area and ensuring that every child who wants to play has the chance to step between the lines.

Urban Sports Alliance - Expanding Athletic Access in Underserved Communities

The Urban Sports Alliance (USA) is a community-based organization dedicated to providing meaningful athletic opportunities, mentorship, and positive pathways for youth growing up in underserved urban neighborhoods. Founded on the belief that sports can be a powerful vehicle for personal development, USA works to break down the financial, social, and structural barriers that often prevent kids from accessing quality sports programming.

Through baseball leagues, skills clinics, academic support, leadership development, and year-round youth engagement, the Urban Sports Alliance creates safe, structured environments where young athletes can learn discipline, resilience, teamwork, and confidence. Their coaches and mentors serve as consistent role models—many of whom have backgrounds similar to the youth they serve—allowing for deeper connection, trust, and long-term impact.

DBF’s support helps expand access to equipment, uniforms, field time, tutoring, transportation, and high-quality coaching—ensuring that more young people can participate regardless of their financial or family circumstances. The partnership strengthens USA’s mission to keep kids active, engaged, and supported both on and off the field.

Impact: Supports 300+ youth annually throughout urban neighborhoods across the Bay Area—providing structured sports programs, academic guidance, safe recreation spaces, and mentorship that promotes positive life choices and personal growth.

Schools & Community Partner Organizations

Sevwins - Grwoth & Mindset Program for Student - Athletes

Sevwins is a year-round, structured character-development and performance-mindset platform designed for student-athletes, coaches, and teams. With daily content that builds mental skills, habits and values, Sevwins equips young players not only to excel in sport, but also to succeed in school and life.

Why We Support Sevwins

At DBF, we believe that baseball is more than just a game—it’s a chance to build discipline, leadership, teamwork and character. Sevwins mirrors this philosophy by guiding youth through 52 weeks of intentional growth, helping them prepare for competition, academics and life beyond athletics.

Our support enables Sevwins to deliver:

• Daily growth “reps” built around weekly themes such as vision, habits, teamwork, leadership and service.

• Tiered achievement levels (Bronze → Silver → Gold → Platinum) that reward character progression, accountability and leadership.

• Coach and team integration, enabling mentors to monitor progress, review journal entries, and engage players in meaningful conversations.

By partnering with Sevwins, DBF helps extend this growth mindset work into our own network of youth baseball programs. Together, we support student-athletes who:

• Build mental resilience, leadership and self-discipline

• Improve performance on the field and focus in the classroom

• Approach every week, every day, and every moment with intention

Sevwins shows results: student-athletes using the platform report higher goal-setting habits, improved focus, and increased readiness for competition and life beyond sport

Mission High School – Baseball & Athletic Program Support

DBF supports Mission High School’s historic and culturally diverse baseball program by funding essential equipment, uniforms, and facility upkeep. This ensures student-athletes have safe, reliable gear and a positive environment to train and compete, regardless of financial limitations.

Impact: Assists 50–75 student-athletes annually, strengthening access, safety, and program quality.

San Francisco Italian Athletic Club (SFIAC)

The San Francisco Italian Athletic Club (SFIAC) is one of the city’s most historic and influential community institutions, serving as a cornerstone for athletics, culture, and youth engagement for nearly a century. Located in the heart of North Beach, the SFIAC provides a welcoming environment where families, athletes, and community members come together to participate in sports programs, cultural events, and youth development activities.

With a long-standing tradition of supporting youth athletics—including baseball, basketball, swimming, and community recreational programs—the SFIAC offers young people a safe, structured, and family-oriented space to grow on and off the field. The club emphasizes teamwork, discipline, cultural pride, and community involvement, giving youth an opportunity to build confidence and belonging within a supportive environment.

DBF’s partnership with the SFIAC helps fund youth sports equipment, facility upkeep, community event programming, and scholarships that allow more children, regardless of background, to participate in athletic and leadership opportunities.

Impact: Supports 600+ youth and families annually, offering sports programming, cultural engagement, academic support events, and community-building activities that help young people develop healthy habits, strong values, and lifelong connections.

Ripple Effect 22 (RE22) - Mentorship, Purpose & Pathways for Bay Area Youth

Ripple Effect 22 (RE22) is a transformative, community-based program designed to support the growth, development, and future direction of underrepresented and disenfranchised youth throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. With a foundation built on mentorship, structured guidance, and opportunity, RE22 works directly with young individuals who face significant social, economic, or personal barriers—helping them discover stability, purpose, and possibility.

RE22’s mission centers on connecting youth with trained professionals, mentors, and positive role models who can guide them through critical life decisions. The program provides a structured curriculum that is uniquely tailored to each participant’s personal goals—whether academic, athletic, career-focused, or character-building. Through workshops, one-on-one mentorship, community engagement, and personalized support, RE22 helps youth move from uncertainty toward clarity, confidence, and long-term success.

The Dante’s Boys Foundation proudly supports RE22 as part of its mission to uplift youth through opportunity, belonging, and positive connection.

Impact: Serves 350+ young people annually, providing mentorship, emotional support, structured goal-setting, and pathways toward education, employment, and personal growth—ultimately helping youth build meaningful, self-directed futures.

Youth Baseball Development & Training

SEEDS Baseball Camps – San Francisco Baseball Academy

SEEDS (Skills, Education, Empowerment, Development, Success) Baseball Camps, powered by the San Francisco Baseball Academy, focus on offering high-quality baseball instruction and mentorship to youth athletes across San Francisco. These camps emphasize fundamentals, discipline, teamwork, and confidence-building—ensuring players of all backgrounds can grow both on and off the field.

DBF’s support helps fund camp scholarships, equipment, facility access, and outreach programs that allow underserved youth to participate at little to no cost. SEEDS provides a structured, positive environment where young athletes are coached by trained instructors who prioritize character development just as much as performance.

Impact: Reaches 500–650 youth annually, expanding access to elite-level baseball instruction and creating meaningful developmental opportunities for young players citywide.

Loyal to My Soil – Community Baseball & Youth Development Initiative

Loyal to My Soil is a community-driven organization dedicated to empowering youth through baseball, education, and cultural identity. Their mission centers on providing young athletes—especially those from underserved, urban, and economically challenged neighborhoods—with the resources, mentorship, and opportunities needed to grow both on and off the field.

Through baseball clinics, skills development programs, leadership workshops, and community engagement events, Loyal to My Soil creates a supportive environment where youth can strengthen athletic skills, build confidence, and take pride in where they come from. Their programming emphasizes respect, work ethic, and cultural connection, helping young athletes develop into strong leaders within their communities.

DBF’s support ensures that the organization can continue expanding access to equipment, field time, coaching, and scholarship opportunities for kids who otherwise may not have the means to participate.

Impact: Serves 400+ youth annually, offering baseball instruction, mentorship, and community-building programs that strengthen identity, character, and long-term growth.

Creating A Legacy of Impact with The Dante’s Boys Foundation

The Dante’s Boys Foundation is committed to expanding opportunities for kids to learn, grow, and succeed through baseball. Our efforts focus on:

• Removing financial barriers

• Providing safe and updated fields

• Funding essential equipment and uniforms

• Supporting inclusive and adaptive programs

• Strengthening school and community-based sports

• Delivering mentorship and meaningful youth development

With over 50,000 youth impacted since 2006, DBF continues to honor Dante Benedetti’s belief that sports build stronger kids, stronger families, and stronger communities.