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

Margarita Alvarez

Margarita Alvarez joined the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health in 1990. As Facilities & Travel Specialist, she coordinates travel and manages the front office. Previously, she served as Operations Associate and as a Grants Associate in the foundation’s Grants...

Young Minds Matter

Young Minds Matter: Communities Connecting for Well-being   Since 2010, the foundation has hosted a free biennial conference in Houston focusing on children’s mental health topics.  Join us for a full day of conversations and learning about supporting well-being...

Young Minds Matter

Young Minds Matter: Communities Connecting for Well-being   Since 2010, the foundation has hosted a free biennial conference in Houston focusing on children’s mental health topics.  Join us for a full day of conversations and learning about supporting well-being...

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...