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…
Policy: What’s in It for Me?
In this podcast episode, we’re talking with two leaders who help Texas students turn awareness into action and frustration into advocacy.
2026 Frances Fowler Wallace Memorial Award: Anna Holdiman
Anna Holdiman, a doctoral candidate in the clinical psychology program at the University of Houston, has been selected to receive a Frances Fowler Wallace Memorial Award by the Hogg Foundation.
2026 Frances Fowler Wallace Memorial Award: Morgan Phillips
Morgan Phillips, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Clinical Psychology at the University of Houston, has been selected to receive a Frances Fowler Wallace Memorial Award.
March 2026 Staff Highlights
Here’s a snapshot of the presentations made, events hosted, and honors received by the talented and dedicated staff of the Hogg Foundation during the month of January 2026.
Partnership Across Distance: The Texas Panhandle
In today’s episode, we look at how partnerships can stretch across counties and communities to align resources and ensure that rural Texans don’t have to navigate care alone.
Stephany June Bryan: Bold Spirit of Achievement Scholarship
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health is offering two $5,000 scholarships in honor of Stephany June Bryan.





