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
National Advisory Council

National Advisory Council

National Advisory Council The National Advisory Council provides guidance and expertise to Hogg Foundation staff on matters related to strategic planning, major grant initiatives and other projects and activities. Council members typically have expertise in fields...

Faith-Based Outreach & Education

Faith-Based Outreach & Education

African American Faith-Based Education and Awareness Program Summary Through its African American Faith-Based Education and Awareness initiative, the foundation is funding 11 faith-based organizations in Texas to increase awareness and perceptions of mental health,...

Bilingual Scholarships

Bilingual Scholarships

Bilingual Scholarships The Hogg Foundation introduced a groundbreaking bilingual scholarship program in 2008 to increase cultural and linguistic diversity in the Texas mental health workforce. The program is also helping to build diversity in higher education programs...

Bilingual Scholarships

Bilingual Scholarships

Bilingual Scholarships The Hogg Foundation introduced a groundbreaking bilingual scholarship program in 2008 to increase cultural and linguistic diversity in the Texas mental health workforce. The program is also helping to build diversity in higher education programs...

Evaluation: Bilingual Scholarships

Evaluation: Bilingual Scholarships

Evaluation: Bilingual Scholarships Increasing Cultural and Linguistic Competency in the Mental Health Workforce The Hogg Foundation introduced the Bilingual Scholarships for Mental Health Workforce Diversity in 2008 to increase cultural and linguistic diversity in the...

Evaluation: Bilingual Scholarships

Evaluation: Bilingual Scholarships

Evaluation: Bilingual ScholarshipsIncreasing Cultural and Linguistic Competency in the Mental Health WorkforceThe Hogg Foundation introduced the Bilingual Scholarships for Mental Health Workforce Diversity in 2008 to increase cultural and linguistic diversity in the...