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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Initiatives

Initiatives

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...

Evaluation: Children, Youth and Family Services in Houston

Evaluation: Children, Youth and Family Services in Houston

Evaluation: Children, Youth and Family Services in Houston Ima Hogg Endowment Miss Ima Hogg was a charismatic civic leader and visionary philanthropist who called Houston home for 60 years. She also cared deeply about the mental, physical and spiritual well-being of...

Evaluation: Outpatient Competency Restoration

Evaluation: Outpatient Competency Restoration

Evaluation: Outpatient Competency Restoration Overview Competency restoration is the process by which defendants who have been found incompetent to stand trial are provided treatment and education so that they have a rational and factual understanding of the legal...