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

Success Stories

Advancing Mental Health in Texas The Hogg Foundation invests in mental health programs, research, policy and public education to further our mission of transforming how communities promote mental health in everyday life. We are proud to help advance community mental...

Success Stories

Advancing Mental Health in Texas The Hogg Foundation invests in mental health programs, research, policy and public education to further our mission of transforming how communities promote mental health in everyday life. We are proud to help advance community mental...

Policy Engagement

Policy Engagement: Leading Systemic Change The Hogg Foundation informs state-level policies that include funding and support for mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention in a variety of settings and populations. Our goal is to effect systemic change...

Policy Engagement

Policy Engagement: Leading Systemic Change The Hogg Foundation informs state-level policies that include funding and support for mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention in a variety of settings and populations. Our goal is to effect systemic change...

Community Implementation

Community Implementation: Community-Centered Approach to Well-Being The Hogg Foundation supports community efforts to build resilience and improve mental health in environments that are woven into everyday life in settings such as schools, workplaces and faith-based...

Community Implementation

Community Implementation: Community-Centered Approach to Well-Being The Hogg Foundation supports community efforts to build resilience and improve mental health in environments that are woven into everyday life in settings such as schools, workplaces and faith-based...