Ways to Support — El Batey Puerto Rican Cultural Center

Sponsorship Levels / Niveles de Patrocinio

Partner with El Batey as a sponsor and invest directly in the Puerto Rican community of Buffalo. All sponsors receive recognition and acknowledgement.

🏠 Community

$500

Name listed on El Batey website
Social media recognition post
Certificate of support
Invitation to community events
Tax-deductible contribution

Become a Community Sponsor

Corporate Partnership Opportunities

El Batey is a unique opportunity for Buffalo businesses and corporations to invest in a community-rooted, culturally vibrant nonprofit with demonstrated impact.

Corporate partnerships with El Batey include sponsorship, employee volunteer programs, in-kind support, and co-branded community events. We work with partners to create arrangements that align with your corporate social responsibility goals.

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Matched Employee Giving — encourage employee donations matched by your company

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Group Volunteer Days — bring your team for meaningful community service

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Event Co-Sponsorship — co-present community events and galas

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Skills-Based Support — pro bono legal, accounting, marketing, or tech support

Discuss a Corporate Partnership

PHOTO: Corporate volunteer day at El Batey — business team working alongside youth and staff

PHOTO: In-kind donation — instruments, equipment, supplies being received at El Batey

In-Kind Donations / Donaciones en Especie

What We Need

Beyond financial contributions, El Batey accepts in-kind donations of supplies, equipment, and services that directly support our programs and operations.

Current Needs / Necesidades Actuales:

🏷 Bomba drums (barril)

👙 Bomba dance skirts (faldas)

📺 Camera / video equipment

📚 Educational materials

💻 Laptops / tablets

🎉 Event supplies

👔 Traditional fabric/costumes

🍕 Food for community events

Donate In-Kind / Donar en Especie

Fundraising & Membership

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Annual Fundraising Campaigns

El Batey runs several annual fundraising campaigns to support our programs and operations:

🌾 Spring Giving Campaign — April/May, focused on summer program scholarships
♚ Back to School Drive — August, school supplies and program registration support
🌞 Year-End Appeal — December, general operating support and future planning
🏅 Annual Gala — Spring, premier fundraising event with performances and auction

Give to Current Campaign

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Community Membership

Become a formal member of the El Batey community and unlock exclusive benefits while supporting our mission.

Friend $25/year

Newsletter, event invitations, member acknowledgment

Supporter $75/year

All Friend benefits + priority program registration + 1 guest pass to events

Champion $150/year

All Supporter benefits + voting rights + VIP event access + named recognition

Become a Member

Financial Transparency / Transparencia Financiera

We are committed to openness and accountability to our community and donors.

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IRS 501(c)(3) Status

El Batey Inc. is federally recognized as a tax-exempt nonprofit. All donations are fully tax-deductible.

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Annual Report

We publish an annual impact and financial report sharing how funds were used and what we accomplished.

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Program-First Spending

The majority of every dollar goes directly to programs, not overhead. We are disciplined stewards of community resources.

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Donor Stewardship

Every donor receives timely acknowledgment and impact updates. We honor the trust our supporters place in us.

Our Donor Stewardship Commitment

El Batey Inc. commits to using every dollar entrusted to us with integrity, transparency, and purpose. We will always communicate honestly about our financial health, celebrate our wins, and acknowledge when we fall short. Your trust is the foundation of our work.

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2023 Annual Report

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IRS Determination Letter

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Financial Summary

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