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…
Grand Challenges for the Management of Historical Mental Health Records
The differing self-interests among stakeholder groups form the crux of the grand challenge of managing historical mental health records.
Moore Fellowship for Doctoral Research
The Moore Fellowship is given to a doctoral student at UT Austin completing a dissertation on the human experience in crisis.
The Latest on the Dialogues on Mental Health Records Project
Providing a groundbreaking platform to address the challenges of managing, preserving, and sharing public mental health records.
February 2026 Staff Highlights
Here’s a snapshot of the presentations made, events hosted, and honors received by the talented and dedicated staff of the Hogg Foundation during the month of February 2026.
Dialogues on Mental Health Records: Stakeholder Surveys
We are seeking perspectives from descendants, former patients, and hospital administrators. Learn how to get involved using these surveys.
Dialogues on Mental Health Records
The Dialogues on Mental Health Records project is a platform to address the challenges of managing historical public mental health records through a series of nationwide convenings.



