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…
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.
Grand Challenges for the Management of Historical Mental Health Records
The differing self-interests among stakeholder groups form the crux of the grand challenge of managing historical mental health records.
Moore Fellowship for Doctoral Research
The Moore Fellowship is given to a doctoral student at UT Austin completing a dissertation on the human experience in crisis.
The Latest on the Dialogues on Mental Health Records Project
Providing a groundbreaking platform to address the challenges of managing, preserving, and sharing public mental health records.




