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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THE TEAM Thanks to the passion and expertise of our staff and National Advisory Council, and as a member of The University of Texas at Austin’s Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, the foundation is uniquely positioned to transform how communities promote...

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THE TEAM Thanks to the passion and expertise of our staff and National Advisory Council, and as a member of The University of Texas at Austin’s Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, the foundation is uniquely positioned to transform how communities promote...

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THE TEAM Thanks to the passion and expertise of our staff and National Advisory Council, and as a member of The University of Texas at Austin’s Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, the foundation is uniquely positioned to transform how communities promote...

Staff

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THE TEAMThanks to the passion and expertise of our staff and National Advisory Council, and as a member of The University of Texas at Austin’s Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, the foundation is uniquely positioned to transform how communities promote...

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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...

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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....