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…
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,...
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,...
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,...
Who We Are
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...
Who We Are Hero
Colleen Horton
Colleen Horton joined the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health in 2010. As Director of Policy, she leads the mental health policy unit and manages policy-related grants and activities. She also provides information and technical assistance upon request to legislators,...