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…

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Stephany Bryan

Stephany Bryan joined the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health in 2007 where she leads initiatives that improve the mental health and well-being of everyone in the community. She serves as Senior Program Officer and Consumer & Family Liaison, representing the...

Tammy Heinz

Tammy Heinz serves as Senior Program Officer and Consumer & Family Liaison for the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, bringing the perspectives of consumers, youth and family members into the foundation’s grant making, operations and decision-making processes. For...

Shannon Hoffman

Shannon Hoffman joined the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health as a Policy Fellow in July 2018. She is now Policy Program Specialist, and in this role, assists the policy unit in providing education on mental health topics to elected officials, advocates, state...

Crystal Viagran

Crystal Viagran is Director of Finance and Operations for the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health. In this role, she oversees the foundation’s fiscal operations including grants management, accounting, procurement and endowments, and works with IT services, archives and...

Krystal Mullins

Krystal Mullins joined the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health in 2017. As the Senior Operations Associate, she handles procurement duties, as well as event and meeting coordination. Previously, Krystal worked in Business Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin’s...

Krystal Mullins

Krystal Mullins joined the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health in 2017. As , she handles procurement duties, as well as event and meeting coordination. Previously, Krystal worked in Business Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business, in...