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…

Rick Ybarra
Staff

Staff

Executive Office A native Texan and licensed psychiatrist, Dr. Martinez is the fifth Executive Director to lead the foundation since its creation in 1940. He oversees the vision, mission, goals, strategic planning and day to day operations of the foundation. Learn...

Colleen Horton

Colleen Horton

Colleen Horton joined the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health in 2010 as Program Officer where she leads the mental health policy unit and manages policy-related grants and activities. She also provides information and technical assistance upon request to legislators,...

In Times of Tragedy, We Are Stronger Together

In Times of Tragedy, We Are Stronger Together

Our mission—to transform how communities promote mental health in everyday life—represents our belief that mental health is not solely an individual responsibility, but is also a product of community conditions. Acts of violence, such as the bombings around Austin and...

In Times of Tragedy, We Are Stronger Together

In Times of Tragedy, We Are Stronger Together

Our mission—to transform how communities promote mental health in everyday life—represents our belief that mental health is not solely an individual responsibility, but is also a product of community conditions. Acts of violence, such as the bombings around Austin and...

In Times of Tragedy, We Are Stronger Together

In Times of Tragedy, We Are Stronger Together

Our mission—to transform how communities promote mental health in everyday life—represents our belief that mental health is not solely an individual responsibility, but is also a product of community conditions. Acts of violence, such as the bombings around Austin and...