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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Faith and Mental Health

Faith and Mental Health

Inclusion in Faith Circles through Mental Health Education Inside this story: African Americans are 20 percent more likely to experience serious mental health problems than non-Hispanic whites. African Americans consistently receive lower-quality and culturally...

Success Stories

Success Stories

Advancing Mental Health in Texas The Hogg Foundation invests in mental health programs, research, policy and public education to further our mission of transforming how communities promote mental health in everyday life. We are proud to help advance community mental...

History Timeline

History Timeline

Hogg Foundation History Timeline The Hogg Foundation has supported the mental health of Texans since its establishment in 1940. This timeline features major milestones, key leadership, publications, and more. [divienhancer_timeLine admin_label="Timeline Module"...

Awarded Grants

Awarded Grants

This list, updated quarterly, reflects active and closed grants. Use arrows at top to sort by column.

Shared Inquiry

Shared Inquiry

Shared Inquiry: Collaborative Research and Dialogue The Hogg Foundation works to strengthen the knowledge base and understanding of community-level mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention by encouraging an exchange of information and ideas among...

What We Do

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...