Who we are and what drives us
El Mago Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by Major League Baseball player Javier "El Mago" Báez, dedicated to driving positive social impact in Puerto Rico through sports, education, health, housing, and community action. The foundation works to improve the quality of life of children, youth, and families in vulnerable communities, using sports —especially baseball— as a powerful tool for social transformation.
PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES
COMMUNITY SPORTS PROGRAM
In partnership with the Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration, El Mago Foundation runs free sports clinics, mentorship, recreational activities, motivational talks, sports equipment distribution, and the identification of young talent in public housing communities across the island
DIGNIFIED HOUSING PROJECT – PARTNERSHIP WITH HUNGER CORP
In collaboration with Hunger Corp Puerto Rico, the foundation works on the reconstruction and rehabilitation of homes for families living in precarious conditions. This project includes structural improvements, home rebuilding, direct support to vulnerable communities, and ongoing community accompaniment.
SPECIALIZED CENTER FOR PEOPLE WITH SPINA BIFIDA
El Mago Foundation announced the construction of a specialized center in San Juan to serve people with Spina Bifida. The center will focus on providing support services, therapies, recreational programs, educational activities, and an accessible environment that improves the quality of life of patients and their families.
UNIVERSITY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
El Mago Foundation partners with universities such as the University of Puerto Rico, Universidad Interamericana, Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, and Universidad Ana G. Méndez, integrating students into sports clinics, community events, social projects, and community impact work.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
The foundation actively collaborates with organizations and entities that share its vision of social impact, including Hunger Corp Puerto Rico, the Public Housing Administration, educational institutions, community organizations, and allies from professional sports.
INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT
El Mago Foundation believes that real change is built from the ground up: opportunities, dignified housing, health, education, values, and community. Every program and partnership is designed to generate lasting impact, dignify communities, and improve the quality of life of those who need it most.
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MISSION
To improve the quality of life of children, youth, and families in Puerto Rico's vulnerable communities through programs in sports, education, health, social inclusion, and dignified housing — creating real opportunities for development and well-being.
VISION
To be a leading foundation in Puerto Rico and internationally in using sports and community action as engines of social change — recognized for our lasting impact, human values, and ability to build strategic partnerships that transform lives.
Therapy and Rehabilitation Center – Spina Bifida
The Therapy and Rehabilitation Center – Spina Bifida is currently in the design and construction phase and is not yet offering services to the public.
Main Goal
The center will focus on physical therapy and family support, aiming to contribute to the physical and emotional well-being of children and youth, while also accompanying their families.
Active Services
More information coming soon
Dignified Housing – Partnership with Hunger Corp
Dignified Housing is an initiative developed in partnership with Hunger Corp, designed to support reconstruction efforts in communities living in extreme poverty.
El Mago Foundation covers the cost of materials while Hunger Corp provides the labor — maximizing community impact.
Reach
Hunger Corp currently completes 3 to 5 homes per year. With El Mago Foundation's support, the goal is to double that reach.
Future Phase
Coming soon
Sports and educational clinics in public housing
The Sports and Educational Clinics in Public Housing is an El Mago Foundation initiative that brings baseball clinics to children from vulnerable, low-income communities through partnerships with public housing associations.
Main goal
Provide sports opportunities to children who don't have regular access to structured athletic development programs.
Current activities
Baseball clinics.
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
Volunteer Program
El Mago Foundation's volunteer program is open — anyone interested can sign up to collaborate on the Foundation's different initiatives.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is also in development with the University of Puerto Rico's Medical Sciences Campus, so that students of physical therapy, social work, and other disciplines can complete their practical hours by participating in the Foundation's programs.
Participation
Volunteers can join all of our programs and initiatives.
Certified hours:
More information coming soon
Strategic partnerships
Hunger Corp
