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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Success Stories

Success Stories

Advancing Mental Health in Texas The Hogg Foundation invests in mental health programs, research, policy and public education to further our mission of transforming how communities promote mental health in everyday life. These success stories demonstrate the...

Changing Mental Health Policy in Texas

Changing Mental Health Policy in Texas

Changing Mental Health Policy in Texas Inside this story: When an organization’s capacity for working on mental health policy issues increases, the needs and voices of Texans living with mental illness have a greater impact on policymaking. Unfortunately, many...

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...