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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Awarded Grants

Awarded GrantsThe Hogg Foundation invests in programs and services, policy analysis, research, and education to support the resilience, mental health and well-being of all Texans. Grants are awarded through competitive requests for proposals (RFPs).View open RFPs and...

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision, Mission and Values Vision The people of Texas thrive in communities that support mental health and well-being. We envision a future in which all people in Texas thrive in communities that support mental health, achieve health equity, and promote well-being....

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...

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"...

Ima Hogg Scholarships

Ima Hogg Scholarships Texas faces a critical mental health workforce shortage, ranking far below the national average in the number of mental health professionals per 100,000 residents. In 2015, 185 Texas counties out of 254 did not have a single psychiatrist, which...

Ima Hogg Scholarships

Ima Hogg Scholarships Texas faces a critical mental health workforce shortage, ranking far below the national average in the number of mental health professionals per 100,000 residents. In 2015, 185 Texas counties out of 254 did not have a single psychiatrist, which...