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…
Children’s Mental Health Conference
Since 2010, the foundation has hosted a free biennial conference in Houston focusing on children’s mental health topics. Ideally, the conference theme coincides with the Ima Hogg Children’s Mental Health Grant Program.Program SummarySince 2010, the foundation has...
What We Do
In order to achieve greater results with our limited funds, the Hogg Foundation has established a competitive process for awarding grants. Through our strategic planning process, foundation staff meet with state and national stakeholders to identify critical areas in...
Employment Opportunities
Employment OpportunitiesPeople who work at the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health share a passion for promoting mental health in Texas. Every employee is a valued member of the team and plays an important role in carrying out the foundation’s mission, from grant making...
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,...
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...
History
At the heart of the foundation’s 75th anniversary celebration is a new website that explores the history of the foundation and its role in the formation of the modern mental health infrastructure in Texas.The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health was established in...