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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Transition-Age Youth and Families

Transition-Age Youth and Families

Transition-Age Youth and Families The focus of the initiative is to enhance resources and supports to transition-age youth and families (TAYF) through their active participation in program development and provision of ongoing services. Grantees are responsible for...

Transition-Age Youth and Families

Transition-Age Youth and Families

The focus of the initiative is to enhance resources and supports to transition-age youth and families (TAYF) through their active participation in program development and provision of ongoing services. Grantees are responsible for increasing TAYF voice and choice in...

Transition-Age Youth and Families

Transition-Age Youth and Families

The focus of the initiative is to enhance resources and supports to transition-age youth and families (TAYF)through their active participation in program development and provision of ongoing services.Grantees are responsible for increasing TAYF voice and choice in...

Staff

Staff

Executive Office Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., Executive Director A native Texan and licensed psychiatrist, Dr. Martinez is the fifth Executive Director to lead the foundation since its creation in 1940. He oversees the vision, mission, goals, strategic planning and...