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.

  • Bonei Olam $10,000
    Brooklyn, NY
    Towards support of financial assistance for the Houston Chapter.
  • Boy Scouts of America East Texas Area Council $10,000
    Tyler, TX
    Towards support of the Multicultural Outreach Youth Program.
  • Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston $20,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of inspiring and enabling all youth, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
  • Boys and Girls Country of Houston $15,000
    Hockley, TX
    Towards support of changing the lives of children from families in crisis by loving and nurturing them in a Christian environment and raising them to become self- sustaining and contributing adults.
  • Breakthrough Houston $15,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of preparing students who possess both high academic potential and limited educational resources for competitive high school programs and college admissions.
  • Bridges To Life $25,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of connecting communities to prisons to reduce the recidivism rate, reduce the number of crime victims, and enhance public safety.
  • BridgeYear $10,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of connecting underserved youth to careers and educational pathways that provide economic stability and independence.
  • The Brookwood Community $50,000
    Brookshire, TX
    Towards support of the Construction of a Fit Plus Fun Park.
  • Buffalo Bayou Partnership $5,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of creating and stewarding welcoming parks, trails, and unique spaces, connecting Houstonians with our city's most significant natural waterway.
  • Camp Allen $5,000
    Navasota, TX
    Towards support of Camp Scholarships for 2025-2026.
  • Camp Aranzazu $5,000
    Rockport, TX
    Towards support of cultivating belonging for campers of all ages and abilities by creating accessible, empowering, and intentional camp experiences and towards Camp Underwriting for Special Populations.
  • Camp For All Foundation $20,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of providing an environment for people with challenging illness or special needs to discover life.
  • Camp Kesem at The University of Texas at Austin $5,000
    Austin, TX
    Towards support of creating transformative experiences that nurture emotional and well-being and build lasting friendships, ensuring ever child feels valued and supported.
  • Camp Young Judaea $400,000
    Bellaire, TX
    Towards support of the Forward Together Campaign.
  • CanCare, Inc. $15,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of free emotional support services for cancer patients and caregivers.
  • Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance $2,500
    Stafford, TX
    Towards support of Candlelighters Camp CLIFF.
  • Capital Research Center $50,000
    Washington, DC
    Towards support of general operations with focus on the Antisemitism Project.
  • Casa de Esperanza $25,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of the Hands of Hope AmeriCorps Program.
  • CASA of Galveston County $25,000
    Texas City, TX
    Towards support of increasing the volunteer base and services to impact abused and neglected children.
  • Cenikor Foundation $25,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of damage repairs to Odyssey House from Hurricane Beryl.
  • Center For Immigration Studies, Inc. $5,000
    Washington, DC
    Towards support of research and policy analysis of the economic, social, demographic, fiscal, and other impacts of immigration on the United States.
  • Chabad of Cypress and Northwest Houston $5,000
    Cypress, TX
    Towards support of the Center for Jewish Life kitchen.
  • Chambers County Children's Museum $5,000
    Mont Belvieu, TX
    Towards support of the Museum Expansion for After- School Program.
  • Champion Institute $15,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of building capacity through lasting impact.
  • Cherish Our Children, Inc. $10,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of a one-day experience at YMCA Camp Cullen.
  • Child Advocates of Fort Bend $10,000
    Rosenberg, TX
    Towards support of strengthening the Voice of the Child, Heal the Hurt, and Break the Cycle of Abuse and Neglect for children and families in Fort Bend and surrounding Counties.
  • Child Advocates, Incorporated $15,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of the 2025 Court Services program.
  • ChildBuilders $7,500
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of promoting mental health and preventing abuse by empowering children, parents, and teachers wih assertiveness skills, emotional control, empathy, resilience, and the ability to resolve conflict non- violently.
  • Children's Museum $5,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of transforming communities through innovative, child-centered learning.
  • Children's Transplant Initiative $5,000
    Spring, TX
    Towards support of empowering, inspiring, and giving hope to children and their families who are involved in the transplant process by providing spiritual, emotional, amd financial support.
  • Chinquapin Preparatory School $171,760
    Highlands, TX
    Towards support of maintenance and repairs.
  • Christian Community Service Center $10,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of JobNet.
  • Christian Renewal Center $8,500
    Dickinson, TX
    Towards support of the Family Room renovation.
  • Christians Engaged $15,000
    Colorado Springs, CO
    Towards support of awakening, educating, and empowering ordinary believers in Jesus Christ by encouraging them to pray for our nation and elected officials, regularly vote in every local, state, and national election to impact our culture, and engage our hearts in civic education or involvement for the well-being of our local community and nation.
  • Christus Foundation for Healthcare $5,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, continuing the legacy of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word through the promotion of health and welfare to people in need.
  • Citizens for Animal Protection, Inc. $5,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of Humane Education Programs.
  • Clayton Dabney for Kids with Cancer $5,000
    Dallas, TX
    Towards support of the "Medicine of the Heart" Program.
  • Clothed by Faith $5,000
    Katy, TX
    Towards support of demonstrating God's love through the provision of gently used clothing to those in need.
  • Coastal Prairie Conservancy $25,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of the Building for the Future Campaign.
  • The College Fix $15,000
    Hillsdale, MI
    Towards support of breaking campus news and launching media careers.