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…
Alisha Camasho
Alisha Camacho is the Executive Assistant to the foundation’s Executive Director. Prior to joining the foundation in 2016, she served for five years on the staff of Texas Law at The University of Texas at Austin. Alisha is a graduate of The University of Texas at...
Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr.
A native Texan and licensed psychiatrist, Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr. is the fifth Executive Director to lead the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health since its creation in 1940 at The University of Texas at Austin, where he oversees the vision, mission, goals,...
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"...
$2 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve Mental Health in Schools
Seven Texas nonprofit entities are receiving grants from the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health at The University of Texas at Austin to improve student academic achievement by supporting mental health. The grants, which total $1.9 million, continue the foundation’s...
Mental Health Parity: Your Rights and How to get Help
We know that when mental health care is accessible, people have better recovery outcomes. Mental health parity is one way to address barriers for people seeking care. Parity generally means that things are treated equally. Federal and state mental health parity laws...
Questions and Answers
Transition Age Youth and Families (TAYF) Program Summary The Hogg foundation has awarded eight grants totaling roughly $10 million to identify and address the mental health needs of transition-age youth and their families (TAYF) in the Houston/Harris County area. The...