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…

Hogg History: The Ima Hogg Scholarships
Miss Ima had strong intuition for how to improve conditions and noted the need for a stronger mental health workforce, so she created the Ima Hogg Scholarship fund.
Virtual Town Hall Meeting TONIGHT 3/3 – COVID Vaccination Fact or Fiction
The following opportunity has been shared on behalf of a member or affiliate of the Austin Area African American Behavioral Health Network (4ABHN). The Faith-Based Taskforce invites to you to join the “COVID-19 Vaccination: Facts or Fiction” discussion Wednesday,...
Hogg Foundation Mourns the Passing of Stephany J. Bryan
The Hogg Foundation mourns the passing of Stephany J. Bryan, senior program officer and champion of mental health in Texas.
Hogg Foundation Executive Director Named to Prestigious White House Task Force
The foundation is pleased to announce that our executive director, Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., has been named to the Biden-Harris Administration COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force.
Understanding Mental Health Systems and Services in Texas
This comprehensive resource is designed to help advocates, policymakers, families, and individuals prepare for and navigate mental health systems and services in Texas.
Hogg Foundation receives $1.1 million from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to advance mental health and well-being for youth of color and their families
In December, CZI announced a $7 million commitment to 5 community organizations, including Hogg.