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…
July Staff Highlights
A snapshot of the presentations made, events hosted, and honors received by the staff of the Hogg Foundation during the month of July 2026.
2026 Moore Fellowship Recipient: Jeeyeon Hong
Announcing Jeeyeon Hong, a doctoral candidate at The University of Texas at Austin the 2026 recipient of the Moore Fellowship.
Hogg Foundation Awards $2.1 Million to Support Capacity Building for Community-Led Nonprofits
The Texas Capacity Building and Resiliency pilot grant initiative will award $2.1 million to 29 organizations to strengthen their infrastructure and help them remain adaptable and forward-thinking in the face of new challenges.
Designing Belonging: Third Spaces as Mental Health Infrastructure
The Austin Public Library system provides some of the most visible and accessible third space systems in the city. It is a network of spaces that serve people across ages, backgrounds, and life experiences.
3 Things to Know: Cultural Humility
What might it mean to practice “cultural humility,” a phrase often seen in areas related to mental health care and social advocacy?
Reflections on the Global Leadership Exchange 2026
At the 2026 Global Leadership Exchange conference, the Hogg Foundation’s Tammy Heinz connected with leaders in mental health, disability, substance use, and addiction.