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

Happy 131st Birthday, Ima!

July 10 marked the 131st birthday of Miss Ima Hogg (July 10, 1882–Aug. 19, 1975). Miss Ima was a true Texas original whose huge philanthropic footprint continues to shape mental health in our state. Miss Ima's passion for alleviating the suffering of people with...

Children’s Mental Health Day: Taking Care of Our Future

Today, May 9, is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day – a chance to bring awareness to the insufficiencies in the nation’s mental health services for children and young adults. Children are one of our nation’s greatest resources for growth in the future, but their...

May Staff in the News

The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health staff represent the foundation throughout the state and nationally as leaders in mental health. Hogg staff participate in important discussions at meetings, conferences and trainings. Here is some of what we've been up to...