The Dante Benedetti Foundation

The Dante Benedetti Foundation is dedicated to continuing the spirit and legacy of Dante Benedetti. Simply put, helping kids through the game of baseball.

For nearly 40 years Dante was San Francisco's own Mr. Baseball to thousands of boys and young men. His kindness, generosity and occasional firm hand guided many a young boy away from trouble and back onto the road to becoming responsible adults. His legacy is seen today throughout our community as "Dante's boys" have become policeman, doctors, coaches, teachers, and businessmen.

Our Partnership

Working in partnership with the University of San Francisco and the San Francisco baseball community, The Dante Benedetti Foundation is providing meaningful financial support to organizations that facilitate active participation in baseball for under served youth in the Bay Area.

Field of Dreams Project

Benedetti Field has been used for over 75 years by the San Francisco community. The Field is home to the U.S.F. Baseball program, a junior baseball program, is used by several local high school baseball programs, and is the site for numerous baseball camps and clinics held each year in the City.

As school funding and Park & Recreation budgets continue to be cut, Benedetti Field has become one of the few available locations to play baseball in San Francisco.

With the addition of enclosed batting cages the Field of Dreams Project has completed the first phase of the Benedetti Field renovation. Future projects will provide additional facilities and greater access to kids playing baseball in the City through the installation of field turf.

How can you help?

Your support in the form of donations or participation in our fund raising events are vital to the success of The Dante Benedetti Foundation and our efforts to develop the next generation of Dante's boys through the game of baseball.

For questions on how you can help us help kids through the game of baseball email dbf@dantebenedetti.org.