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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Grantmaking Strategy

Grantmaking Strategy

The Hogg Foundation has established a competitive process for awarding grants to achieve greater results with our limited funds. During our strategic planning process, foundation staff meet with state and national stakeholders, as well as internally, to identify...

Grantmaking Strategy

Grantmaking Strategy

The Hogg Foundation has established a competitive process for awarding grants to achieve greater results with our limited funds. During our strategic planning process, foundation staff meet with state and national stakeholders, as well as internally, to identify...

Engagement Report

Engagement Report

The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health is not required by law to produce an annual report. Beginning in 2012, however, the Foundation committed to producing an Engagement Report every two years. The 2012 report can be viewed or downloaded here. Our most recent report,...

Staff

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

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

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...