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…

Rick Ybarra
Collaborative Approaches to Well-Being in Rural Communities

Collaborative Approaches to Well-Being in Rural Communities

Collaborative Approaches to Well-Being in Rural Communities The proposal period for this RFP has closed. See below for a list of grantees.  Eligible organizations in Texas are invited to submit a letter of interest for our new Collaborative Approaches to...

Kate Smallwood

Kate Smallwood

Kate Smallwood serves as Digital Media Strategist for the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health. In this role, she manages the foundation's digital media presence, contributes to content strategy and implementation, and helps tell the story of our impact and offerings. A...

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...