Impact & Stories

Numbers tell part of the story. Community voices tell the rest.

Our Impact / Nuestro Impacto

Since our founding in 2017, El Batey has been growing, serving, and transforming.

7+
Years of Service
2–18+
Ages Served
4
Active Programs
100+
Families Reached
2
Session Times Per Program
4
Bomba Class Levels
1
Powerful Community
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Cultural Pride

Community Stories / Historias de la Comunidad

Real transformations from real people in our community.

PHOTO: Youth Bomba student — confident smile, traditional drum, cultural pride
"Before El Batey, I didn't know anything about where I came from. Now I carry it with me everywhere. I'm proud to be Puerto Rican."
Jayden M., Age 14
Bembe Program Student
PHOTO: Parent and toddler at Baby Bomba — playing hand drums together, bonding through rhythm
"Baby Bomba gave us something to do together that isn't just screen time. My daughter claps the rhythm before she could even talk. It's the best hour of our week."
Rosa V.
Parent, Baby Bomba
PHOTO: Bembé Buleo student drumming — focused expression, instructor guiding technique
"Bembé Buleo taught me a patience I didn't know I had. Learning the rhythms takes real focus — and now I mentor the younger kids in Chiqui Bomba the same way I was taught."
Marcus T., Age 16
Bembé Buleo Program Student

Gallery / Galería

Photos and videos from our programs and community.

PHOTO: Full Bomba ensemble performance — drums, singers, and dancers on stage
PHOTO: Chiqui Bomba class — children ages 5-10 learning to play drums
PHOTO: Bembé Baile class — mixed ages practicing dance technique together
PHOTO: Community event — large group photo, diverse ages, all smiling
PHOTO: Bomba workshop with visiting artist — intergenerational learning
PHOTO: Say Yes Buffalo partnership — collaborative program day with students
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VIDEO PLACEHOLDER: El Batey — Our Story (2–3 minute community video)

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Our Partners / Nuestros Socios

We are stronger because of the organizations who walk alongside us.

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Transparency / Transparencia

Annual Impact Report

We believe in full transparency with our community and donors. Our annual impact report details how we spent funds, what programs we ran, who we served, and what we accomplished.

El Batey is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We are committed to responsible stewardship of every dollar entrusted to us.

📄 Download 2023 Report Financial Transparency
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Annual Report
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IRS Letter
501(c)(3) Determination
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Financial Summary
Program expenditures
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Grant Awards
Current funding sources

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