In a recent article for Grantmakers in Health, Rick Ybarra, senior program officer at the Hogg Foundation, explores how philanthropy can contribute to supporting and building a stronger, more robust, and durable nonprofit sector.
Philanthropy has forever espoused the term “sustainability.” We ask in grant applications and in our conversations with grant partners: “What’s your sustainability plan?” and “How do you plan to sustain your program once the grant ends?” Read more…
The Hogg Foundation Awards $598,000 to Support Public Libraries in Strengthening the Mental Health and Well-Being of Their Communities
The Libraries Supporting Community Mental Health initiative will provide grants to 13 public libraries in Texas to strengthen the mental health and well-being of communities by supporting their current community partnerships and establishing new connections.
What Test Scores Don’t Measure
As the Austin Independent School District wrestles with the possibility of state intervention in its own schools, academic performance should be weighed alongside student well-being and whether students feel supported.
2026 Frances Fowler Wallace Memorial Award: Hamidur Rahman
Hamidur Rahman, a doctoral student in the Community and Regional Planning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture, has been selected to receive a Frances Fowler Wallace Memorial Award.
2026 Stephany June Bryan Bold Spirit of Achievement Scholarships
Meet the eleven individuals awarded the 2026 Stephany June Bryan Bold Spirit of Achievement Scholarship from the Hogg Foundation.
September 2026 Staff Highlights
A snapshot of the presentations made, events hosted, and honors received by the staff of the Hogg Foundation during September 2026.
The Hogg Foundation Awards $2.275M to Support Advocacy for Mental Health and Well-being in the Rio Grande Valley and Surrounding South Texas Counties
The Hogg Foundation awards $2.275M to support advocacy for mental health and well-being in the Rio Grande Valley and surrounding South Texas communities.