When does the Empower Softball program launch?

Empower Softball is launching in 2026 in Barahona, Dominican Republic. It will expand Empower Baseball's education-first model to girls in the program.

Why does Empower Baseball run a girls softball program?

Girls in the Dominican Republic face high dropout rates. Empower Softball uses the sport as a hook to keep girls enrolled in school and on track to graduate, the same model used in the boys baseball program.

How can I support the Empower Softball program?

You can sponsor the softball season through monthly or one-time donations. Sponsorship tiers start at a general gift level and go up to $1,000/month for a Monthly Team Sponsor. Visit empowerbaseball.org/softball/ to give.

What does a university scholarship cost for a Dominican student?

A university scholarship for a Dominican student costs $1,000 per year at a 4-year Dominican university.

The Dugout is Empower Baseball's monthly giving community. Donors give a recurring monthly gift that directly funds the baseball and education program for youth in Barahona, Dominican Republic.

How much does it cost per student per month?

It costs approximately $14.50 per student per month to run the Empower Baseball program.

What is the annual program budget?

The approximate annual program budget is $8,000, supporting 46 student-athletes.

What is the high school completion rate?

Empower Baseball maintains a 100% graduation rate among its student-athletes, compared to only about 1 in 3 Dominican adults who complete upper-secondary education.

Accountability & Stewardship

Financial Transparency

Donors deserve a clear view of who we are, how we operate and how their support advances our education-first youth programs in Barahona, Dominican Republic.

Our Nonprofit Status

One Organization. One Mission.

The Straley Project is a registered U.S. nonprofit recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt public charity. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

The Straley ProjectLegal organization name

501(c)(3) Public CharityTax-exempt since May 6, 2020

EIN 85-0947825Federal employer identification number

FY2025 Actual Expenses

How We Used $12,573

These figures reflect our actual 2025 operating expenses—not a proposed budget or fundraising goal.

$12,573actual expenses

Dominican Staff — 51.5%Bernarda Acosta, Ulises Batista and Rosa

$6,480

Baseball Programming — 27.9%Equipment, uniforms, tournaments, food and graduation support

$3,500

U.S. Operations — 20.6%Communications, digital infrastructure and nonprofit administration

$2,593

FY2025 Actual Revenue

How the Work Was Funded

$5,270

Founder Contributions

Personal donations from Brian Straley.

$3,892

Community Donors

Contributions received through nonprofit fundraising platforms and other donors.

$1,000

Corporate Grant

Support provided by Northrop Grumman.

Total FY2025 revenue: $10,162. Founder Brian Straley directly covered the remaining $2,411 in program and operating expenses. The organization incurred no debt.

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