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…
Funding Mental Health: Innovations and Opportunities
Who funds mental health work? How do organizations access support for the critical services they provide? And what does innovation in mental health funding look like?
Staff Highlights April 2025
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 April 2025.
Opinion | The looming crisis: How federal funding cuts threaten Texans’ mental health
“The uncertain future of our mental health infrastructure does not bode well for Texans. We must demand lawmakers protect the programs that keep our communities healthy, our families supported, and our future secure.” Full Story
Investing in Grantee Partner Capacity Through Reliable Flexible Funding
The Heart of Healing: Social Workers and Their Role in Mental Health Care
March is National Social Work Month. Here at the Hogg Foundation, we recognize and respect the major role social workers play in supporting mental health and well-being. In this episode of Into the Fold, we are joined by Catherine Wilsnack, a doctoral candidate at the University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work.
March 2025 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 March 2025.