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…

A Journey Through Rural Community Mental Health: Lessons from the Netherlands and Beyond
Krystal Grimes, founder of HEAL Alliance and AMMA Empowerment Services, reflects on her experience at the Global Leadership Exchange in the Netherlands with a renewed commitment to advancing mental health in rural communities
Hogg Foundation Welcomes New Members to National Advisory Council
Hogg Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of four distinguished professionals to its National Advisory Council.
Hogg Foundation Receives National Leadership Grant to Address Management of Historical Public Mental Health Records
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health has been awarded a $149,295 National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to develop and host nationwide convenings focused on historical public mental health records.
2024 Moore Fellowship Winner: Catherine Wilsnack
Catherine Wilsnack is a doctoral candidate in the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. Her dissertation is titled, “Psychosocial Health at the Intersection of Oncology and Substance Use.” Her study will help characterize how and why cancer survivors may experience an increased risk of substance use throughout the cancer continuum.
Announcing 2024 Ima Hogg Scholarship Recipients
We have awarded 19 $5000 scholarships to master’s level social work students at accredited colleges and universities across Texas.
The Future of Recovery
Dr. Martinez’ involvement in the peer support and recovery movement has come to resonate with him tremendously.