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.

  • The Joy School $40,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of the 2025- 2026 Student Financial Aid Fund.
  • Junior League of Houston $10,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of the Centennial Anniversary Campaign.
  • Justice Forward $7,500
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of breaking the cycle of incarceration and funding essential programs for individuals in the Houston area Specialty Courts to help them become independent and productive members of society.
  • Kerr County Stock Show $5,000
    Kerrville, TX
    Towards support of scholarships, educational programs, and the 2026 County Show.
  • Kickstart Kids $10,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of Houston Area Kickstart Kids Programs and Capacity Building.
  • Kids' Meals $50,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of the Healthy Meal Delivery Program.
  • The Landing $10,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of serving survivors of human trafficking with a trauma-informed approach fueled by the love of Christ.
  • Lazarus House $7,500
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of combating disease-related muscle loss-a devastating side-effect of many chronic illnesses— through low- or no-cost access to exercise, nutrition, and support in a non-clinical environment.
  • Leadership Institute $50,000
    Arlington, VA
    Towards support of the Texas Battle Plan.
  • Lemonade Day Houston $30,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of the Lemonade Day Houston Youth Entrepreneurship Program.
  • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society $5,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of the Patient Support Fund.
  • Lighthouse of Houston $5,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of enabling and empowering people who are blind or low vision to realize their full potential.
  • Lola's Lucky Day $10,000
    Friendswood, TX
    Towards support of making a positive impact by rescuing animals that otherwise would not have a chance in Texas.
  • Lone Star Flight Museum $15,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of celebrating flight and achievements in Texas aviation history and to educate and engage our youth through science, technology, engineering, and math.
  • Lord of the Streets Houston $10,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of a church community that Relieves suffering and Reveals dignity by Rebuilding lives through ministries and relationships with people facing homelessness.
  • Loving Houston $10,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of advancing community transformation in Greater Houston by helping churches serve local schools.
  • Magnolia School $5,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of the Financial Aid Program.
  • Main Street Ministries Houston $10,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of building paths out of poverty empowered by the love of Jesus.
  • Main Street Theater $5,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of the World Premiere of the play Memoriam by Noga Flaishon.
  • Media Research Center $10,000
    Herndon, VA
    Towards support of documenting and combating the falsehoods and censorship of the news media, entertainment media and Big Tech in order to defend and preserve America's founding principles and Judeo- Christian values.
  • MemGlobal $5,000
    Charlotte, NC
    Towards investing in the Jewish future: Building a Lasting Impact in Texas through Mem Global.
  • Memorial Park Conservancy $5,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of preserving, restoring, and enhancing Memorial Park for the enjoyment of all Houstonians, today and tomorrow.
  • Mental Health America of Greater Houston $5,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of strengthening Mental Health access and advocacy in Greater Houston.
  • Mercury Chamber Orchestra $5,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of serving the community by celebrating the power of music through teaching, sharing, and performing with passion, intimacy, and excellence.
  • Mesivta of Houston $15,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of scholarship assistance.
  • Mission Centers of Houston $10,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of meeting the physical and spiritual needs of people living in communities facing barriers in the Greater Houston area.
  • The Mission of Yahweh $10,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of faith-based shelter that empowers, enriches and restores the lives of homeless women and children and provides outreach services to communities in need.
  • Momentum Education $50,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of the High School Fellowship Program.
  • The Monarch School $15,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of tuition assistance.
  • Moving Picture Institute $10,000
    New York, NY
    Towards support of talent incubator that creates high-impact films designed to entertain, inspire, and educate audiences with compelling stories about human freedom.
  • Moving Waters $15,000
    Cypress, TX
    Towards support of a new vehicle for a second shower trailer.
  • Muscular Dystrophy Association $10,000
    Chicago, IL
    Towards support of the MDA Summer Camp Program.
  • Musiqa $10,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of music education and outreach programs during the 2025- 2026 season.
  • Nabor House Community $13,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of the Scholarship Program.
  • National Review Institute $15,000
    New York, NY
    Towards supporting Texas college students to embrace conservative principles.
  • The National World War II Museum $5,000
    New Orleans, LA
    Towards support of Teacher Professional Development: Onsite, Online, and in the Classroom.
  • Nature Discovery Center $20,000
    Bellaire, TX
    Towards support of the Enchanted Woods Nature Play Campaign.
  • Nehemiah Center $10,000
    Houston, TX
    Towards support of the Pre- Kindergarten Program.
  • Neuhaus Education Center $10,000
    Bellaire, TX
    Towards support of promoting reading success for all by providing evidence-based professional development to educators, information and resources to families, and direct services to adult learners.
  • NeW $5,000
    Washington, DC
    Towards support of empowering conservative women.