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…
Announcing the 2026 Ima Hogg Scholarships
We have awarded scholarships to 24 social work students to address a shortage of mental health professionals in Texas.
May 2026 Staff Highlights
Presentations made, events hosted, and honors received by staff of the Hogg Foundation during the month of May 2026.
Mosaic of Minds: Mental Health Awareness Through the Visual Arts
McCallum High School Fine Arts Academy created “Mosaic of Minds,” a large-scale, outdoor art installation highlighting the diverse experiences and “many faces” of mental health.
What Comes After the Crisis: Avoiding Whiplash in Reform Efforts
Our latest podcast explores what it takes to avoid “reform whiplash”, the cycle in which systems lurch forward during crisis only to stall or regress once public attention shifts.
More Good Days Together: 6 Social Connection Activities for Improving Mental Health
Social connectedness is one of the needs that must be met for humans to be able to focus on a higher level of mental and emotional needs.
April 2026 Staff Highlights
A snapshot of the presentations made, events hosted, and honors received by the staff of the Hogg Foundation during the month of April 2026.