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

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We envision a future in which all people in Texas thrive in communities that support mental health, achieve health equity and promote well-being. "While we were interested in mental illness, our greatest interest was in the preventive side of the problem. I feel that...

Grantseeker and Grantee Resources

Resources for Grantseekers and Grantees The Hogg Foundation is committed to supporting organizations and individuals making meaningful improvements for the mental health of Texans. If you are seeking funding from the foundation or are a current grantee, please read...