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
Austin Area African American Behavioral Health Network

Austin Area African American Behavioral Health Network

Austin Area African American Behavioral Health Network The Hogg Foundation supports professional development, consumer and family involvement, diversity and growth of the behavioral health workforce in Texas. To further these goals, the foundation sponsors...

Integrated Health Care

Integrated Health Care

People’s minds and bodies are inseparable — except when it comes to health care. All too often, physical and mental health conditions are treated apart from one another. A growing body of research and experience shows that integrating, or systematically coordinating,...

Integrated Health Care: Planning and Implementation Grants

Integrated Health Care: Planning and Implementation Grants

Integrated Health Care: Planning and Implementation Grants Program Summary In August 2012, the Hogg Foundation awarded $720,950 to 10 organizations to support the planning and implementation of integrated behavioral and physical health care programs. The grant program...

Integrated Health Care: Planning and Implementation Grants

Integrated Health Care: Planning and Implementation Grants

Integrated Health Care: Planning and Implementation Grants Program Summary In August 2012, the Hogg Foundation awarded $720,950 to 10 organizations to support the planning and implementation of integrated behavioral and physical health care programs. The grant program...

Transition-Age Youth & Families

Transition-Age Youth & Families

Transition-Age Youth and Families (TAYF) Program Summary In 2014, the Hogg foundation awarded grants totaling roughly $10 million to identify and address the mental health needs of transition-age youth and their families (TAYF) in the Houston/Harris County area. The...

Texas Recovery

Texas Recovery

Only people who have been through the process of recovery and wellness themselves or through a family member can know what the experience is like. Their knowledge, experience and perspectives can bring hope to others. They also can identify and advocate for...