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
Kate Smallwood

Kate Smallwood

Kate Smallwood serves as Digital Media Strategist for the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health. A native Texan, she has worked in Austin’s nonprofit and higher education sectors for more than a dozen years in the areas of communications, community relations and fund...

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Staff

Executive Office A native Texan and licensed psychiatrist, Dr. Martinez is the fifth executive director and the first Hispanic to lead the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health since its creation in 1940. As chief executive officer, he oversees the vision, mission, goals,...

Sutherland Springs Tragedy: Too Easy to Blame Mental Illness

Sutherland Springs Tragedy: Too Easy to Blame Mental Illness

The Hogg Foundation offers its deepest condolences to those impacted by the shooting in Sutherland Springs, and for the lives lost. Our hearts go out to our friends in the San Antonio area, the members of First Baptist Church, and anyone else affected by this tragedy....

Sutherland Springs Tragedy: Too Easy to Blame Mental Illness

Sutherland Springs Tragedy: Too Easy to Blame Mental Illness

The Hogg Foundation offers its deepest condolences to those impacted by the shooting in Sutherland Springs, and for the lives lost. Our hearts go out to our friends in the San Antonio area, the members of First Baptist Church, and anyone else affected by this tragedy....

Sutherland Springs Tragedy: Too Easy to Blame Mental Illness

Sutherland Springs Tragedy: Too Easy to Blame Mental Illness

The Hogg Foundation offers its deepest condolences to those impacted by the shooting in Sutherland Springs, and for the lives lost. Our hearts go out to our friends in the San Antonio area, the members of First Baptist Church, and anyone else affected by this tragedy....

Sutherland Springs Strategy: Too Easy to Blame Mental Illness

Sutherland Springs Strategy: Too Easy to Blame Mental Illness

The Hogg Foundation offers its deepest condolences to those impacted by the shooting in Sutherland Springs, and for the lives lost. Our hearts go out to our friends in the San Antonio area, the members of First Baptist Church, and anyone else affected by this tragedy....