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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Contact Us The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health envisions a future in which all people in Texas thrive in communities that support mental health, achieve health equity, and promote well-being. In addition to strategic grantmaking, the foundation provides information,...

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Room Request FormPlease submit this form to request a reservation of the Hogg Foundation's Will C. Hogg meeting room (LAC 4.110), located at the Hogg Foundation. Before submitting this request form, please note:Room reservation is intended for grantees and partners of...

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Vision, Mission and Values VisionThe 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. This...

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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...