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

Public Policy

Through a variety of policy initiatives, the Hogg Foundation influences systemic change at the state and local level to improve the mental health and well-being of people across Texas. "In a world struggling toward peace and universal humanitarian regard for mankind,...

Mental Health Policy Academy and Fellows

Mental Health Policy Academy and Fellows The needs and voices of Texans living with mental illness have a greater impact on policymaking when an organization’s capacity for working on mental health policy increases. Unfortunately, many lack the resources...

Evaluation

The Hogg Foundation values evaluation as a powerful tool that examines the outcomes of its grant programs and applies lessons learned to plan for future initiatives. As an organization, the foundation’s mission is to advance recovery and wellness in Texas. The mission...