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…

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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....

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....

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The Hogg Foundation envisions a future in which the people of Texas thrive in communities that support mental health and well-being. What We Do We believe it’s possible to transform how communities promote mental health in everyday life. We support research and...

Transition-Age Youth & Families

Transition-Age Youth & Families

Transition-Age Youth and Families (TAYF) Program SummaryIn 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...

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The Hogg Foundation envisions a future in which the people of Texas thrive in communities that support mental health and well-being. What We Do We believe it’s possible to transform how communities promote mental health in everyday life. We support research and...