40+ years of combined experience. $5.5 million in grants managed. Programs delivered alongside Ohio’s most respected youth-serving institutions.
ArkBuilders Inc. is a Columbus, Ohio-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building strong, healthy, affirming communities for children and their families. This page summarizes the organization’s nonprofit status, leadership, program portfolio, and grant history for funders, partners, and grant reviewers conducting due diligence.
Nonprofit Status
- Legal Name: ArkBuilders Inc.
- Tax Status: 501(c)(3) public charity
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- State of Incorporation: Ohio
- Headquarters: Columbus, Ohio
- Primary Contact: info@arkbuilders.org · (614) 522-9089
Track Record
ArkBuilders staff has successfully overseen $5.5 million in grant funding in collaboration with leading institutional partners, including:
- Ohio State University Young Scholars Program
- Franklin County Juvenile Court — Diversion Program
- Columbus City Schools — multiple sites and after-school programs
- YMCA / Key Bank Keys for Success summer program
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Communities in Schools — 21st Century After-School Programs
- SUN Program at Whitehall High School
- Afterschool All Stars
- W.A.I.T. Inc., EBONY Boys Program, Lifeline National Basketball Inc.
- A+ Academy, Chase Academy, School Arts Preparatory Academy
Active Institutional Partners
ArkBuilders is currently partnered with: City of Columbus Recreation & Parks, Maryhaven Gambling Intervention Program, Columbus Health Department, Asian American Community Services (AACS), Lead the Way Learning Academy, Capital University, ADAMH Board of Franklin County, Ohio Mental Health & Addiction Services, NAMI Franklin County, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio University, BeTheVillageOhio, Southside Community Collaborative Teen Leadership Academy, and the Bantu Hope Foundation.
Leadership
George A. Hicks III, OCPC, ICPS — President
25+ years of program development and prevention work. Currently partnered with the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, Maryhaven, the Columbus Health Department, AACS, Lead the Way Learning Academy, and Capital University. 14 years in pastoral ministry as Outreach and Missions Coordinator with international missions experience in Mexico, Bolivia, Puerto Rico, St. Croix, and Cuba. Credentials: Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant (OCPC) and International Certified Prevention Specialist (ICPS).
Jason Jenkins — Co-Principal
Co-founder and Co-Principal of ArkBuilders Inc. Decades of youth development and program delivery experience alongside George Hicks, with deep relationships across Columbus schools, juvenile justice, and faith communities. Full bio available on the Who We Are page.
Program Areas
- Mental Health Promotion — BeTheVillageOHIO, BIPOC Alliance, Black Teen Mental Health Coalition, What Would Good Look Like?, State Opioid Response. View programs.
- Youth Development — Aim High, Purpose Academy, Incubators for Success. View programs.
- Workforce Development — The Hub, Summer Internship, Urban Prevention Workforce Development, BIPOC Pipeline to Success, Workforce Development Prevention Certification. View programs.
For Grant Reviewers & Funders
For tax determination letter, audited financials, current annual report, or any additional due-diligence documentation, please contact us directly at info@arkbuilders.org or (614) 522-9089. We respond to documentation requests within 2 business days.
This page is maintained for grant reviewers, foundation funders, and institutional partners. Items marked with brackets will be populated by ArkBuilders staff.
