MBK Grantees

MBK Columbus supports community-based organizations and initiatives that are working every day to improve the life outcomes for boys and young men of color across our city. Our grantees provide mentoring, academic support, leadership development, workforce readiness, mental health services, and more – meeting young people where they are and helping them thrive. By investing in their work, we strengthen the systems of care, opportunity, and belonging that every youth deserves.

The Academy for Urban Scholars High School
At the Academy for Urban Scholars (AUS), our mission is to empower students to become college-ready, work-ready, and socially responsible leaders. We foster critical thinking, resilience, and lifelong learning to prepare them for success in a diverse global community.

Always With Us Charities

Inspire through advocacy, education and enrichment services. Always With Us Charities (AWU) a non-profit organization, provides a multitude of opportunities to enhance the lives of children and families in the Columbus, Ohio and surrounding communities through advocacy, education and enrichment services.

Columbus Urban League
Your Columbus Urban League is a trusted, community-driven organization. We create opportunity and access for all people through economic, educational, and social progress.

EPIC Youth
Our mission is to empower youth to live purposeful lives fueled by personal skills and talents, positive character, self-improvement, personal leadership skills and career readiness.

Heart of Job Foundation
The Heart of Job Foundation (HOJ) provides STEAM and Career Technical Education (CTE) through workforce development programs that lead to family-sustaining careers.

I Know I Can
At I Know I Can, we believe that every student, regardless of their background, has the potential to achieve their college and career dreams. Founded in 1988 by four visionary leaders—Art Kobacker, Teckie Shackelford, Clifford Tyree, Sr., and Bob Weiler—we’ve always been committed to empowering Columbus students with the resources and support needed to pursue higher education and fulfill their aspirations.

Ours Brothers Keeper
We uplift at-risk youth by guiding them through life's challenges with mentorship, education, and targeted support services. Our culturally grounded interventions foster personal growth, reduce violence, and help build stronger families and communities.

Pacesetters Unlimited
The vision of Pacesetters Unlimited, Inc. is to create a pipeline of future African-American college scholars, with a focus on HBCUs.

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