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

What We Do

The Hogg Foundation works to transform how communities promote mental health in everyday life. “When we build let us build forever. Let it not be for the present delight or for the present use alone. Let it be such work that our descendants will thank us for.” — Will...

Mental Health Policy Academy and Fellows

Mental Health Policy Academy and Fellows The needs and voices of Texans living with mental illness have a greater impact on policymaking when an organization’s capacity for working on mental health policy increases. Unfortunately, many lack the resources...

Mental Health Policy Academy and Fellows

Mental Health Policy Academy and Fellows The needs and voices of Texans living with mental illness have a greater impact on policymaking when an organization’s capacity for working on mental health policy increases. Unfortunately, many lack the resources...

Mental Health Policy Academy and Fellows

Mental Health Policy Academy and Fellows The needs and voices of Texans living with mental illness have a greater impact on policymaking when an organization’s capacity for working on mental health policy increases. Unfortunately, many lack the resources...

Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund

Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund The Hogg Foundation has awarded funds to be used for services and supports with an emphasis on people with mental health conditions or comorbid physical health conditions. These funds are consistent with our new strategic direction as we...