Recipient List
Since its inception, the Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation has granted more than 6,900 requests to distribute over $100 million to organizations in need.
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A Soldier's Child, Inc. $2,500Irving, TXTowards support of the Birthdays and Christmas Gifts Program.
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A. D. Players at the George Theater $15,000Houston, TXTowards support of the direct cost of nine-month Acting and Summer Internships for the Theatre for Young Audiences.
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Accuracy in Media $20,000Washington, DCTowards investigative journalism and cultural activism to expose corruption and hold bad public policy actors accountable.
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Ace Scholarships $2,500Greenwood Village, COTowards support of scholarships for lower- income K-12 kids in Houston.
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Acton Institute for the Study of Religion & Liberty $14,000Grand Rapids, MITowards support of the Emerging Texas Leaders Program.
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ADL Southwest $5,000Houston, TXTowards support of combating the post-10/7 Antisemitism crisis.
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Albert Schweitzer Fellowship-Houston Galveston $10,000Houston, TXTowards support of training the generation of health professionals to serve and empower vulnerable people, building healthier communities through hands-on, community-based projects.
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Alley Theatre $50,000Houston, TXTowards support of inspiring and enchanting lives through a diversity of theatrical experiences at the highest level of artistic excellence with its Resident Acting Company at the center.
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Amarillo Symphony $15,000Amarillo, TXTowards support of the Amarillo Youth Symphony Orchestra Program.
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Amazing Place $300,000Houston, TXTowards support of the Amazing Together Campaign and general operations.
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American Corporate Partners $5,000New York, NYTowards support of the Veteran and Spouse Mentoring Program.
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American Council of Trustees and Alumni $20,000Washington, DCTowards support of Houston College Debates and Discourse Alliance expansion.
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American Diabetes Association $5,000Merrifield, VATowards support of Camp Rainbow.
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American Enterprise Institute $10,000Washington, DCTowards support of a community of scholars, staff, and supporters committed to expanding liberty, increasing individual opportunity, and strengthening free enterprise.
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American Festival for the Arts $10,000Houston, TXTowards support of programs that enrich the lives of young people through music.
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American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region $15,000Houston, TXTowards support of disaster programs.
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The American Spectator Foundation $5,000Alexandria, VATowards support of the Young Writers Program.
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The Arbor School $10,000Houston, TXTowards support of enabling children with significant special needs to reach their fullest potential by educating, empowering, and building hope for its students and their families.
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The Arc of Harris County $15,000Houston, TXTowards support of enriching the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
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Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston $5,000Houston, TXTowards support of the Cross Academy Funding Initiative - School Operations.
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Archway Academy $12,000Houston, TXTowards support of providing a safe, sober, and healthy learning environment for high school students recovering from alcohol and drug addictions.
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Armand Bayou Nature Center $7,500Houston, TXTowards support of preserving the Armand Bayou area, and providing opportunities for people to experience and understand the local ecosystem.
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Ars Lyrica Houston $10,000Houston, TXTowards support of harnessing the continued vitality and expressive power of classical music to engage, educate, and entertain diverse audiences in Houston and around the world.
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Ashbrook Center $7,500Ashland, OHTowards support of one- day Teaching American History Seminars.
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Asia Society Texas $5,000Houston, TXTowards support of celebrating the vibrant cultures and diverse perspectives of Asians and Asian Americans through innovative programs in arts and cultures, business and policy, and education.
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Étoile Academy Charter School $25,000Houston, TXTowards support of Emergent Bilingual Programming.
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Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation $5,000Houston, TXTowards support of A Celebration of Reading 2025: A Legacy of Literacy.
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Bayou City Blessings In A Backpack $10,000Louisville, KYTowards support of the BCB weekend food for the 2025/26 school year.
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Bayou Preservation Association $2,500Houston, TXTowards support of celebrating, protecting, and restoring the natural richness of our bayous, streams, and surrounding watersheds.
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Baytown Habitat for Humanity $2,500Baytown, TXTowards support for repairs to the home of Ms. Claribel Rivas.
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BBYO $10,000Washington, DCTowards support of BBYO Lonestar Region general operations.
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The Beacon $10,000Houston, TXTowards support of providing essential and next-step services to restore hope and help end homelessness in Houston.
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Bel Inizio $7,500Houston, TXTowards support of helping disadvantaged women develop self-confidence and life skills through fitness and nutrition.
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Best Buddies Texas $5,000Houston, TXTowards support of establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star $50,000Houston, TXTowards support of one-to- one mentoring for youth facing adversity.
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Bill of Rights Institute $5,000Arlington, VATowards support of Texas Professional Development.
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Birthright Israel Foundation $25,000New York, NYTowards support of sponsorship of five Houston- area participants.
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Bloom Fitness Corporation $10,000Houston, TXTowards support of hiring an Outreach Coordinator.
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Bo's Place $5,000Houston, TXTowards support of providing community and enhancing the lives of those who have experienced the death of a loved one.
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Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation $10,000Port Bolivar, TXTowards support of the restoration of the historic Bolivar Point Lighthouse.