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

Austin Area African American Behavioral Health Network

Austin Area African American Behavioral Health Network   Finding the right mental health services and supports can be challenging. For African Americans, who may also desire culturally competent providers with a heightened awareness about their particular needs...

National Advisory Council

This group provides guidance and expertise to foundation staff on matters related to strategic planning, major grant initiatives and other priorities. Council members have expertise in fields related to the foundation’s mission, such as psychiatry, community health,...

Events and Networks

The Hogg Foundation creates platforms for conversation and learning about mental health through coordinated networks and convenings. “My brother [Will] believed in public service; he believed in public service, and he believed in people giving as much of themselves...

Events and Networks

The Hogg Foundation creates platforms for conversation and learning about mental health through coordinated networks and convenings. “My brother [Will] believed in public service; he believed in public service, and he believed in people giving as much of themselves...

National Advisory Council

This group provides guidance and expertise to foundation staff on matters related to strategic planning, major grant initiatives and other priorities. Council members have expertise in fields related to the foundation’s mission, such as psychiatry, community health,...