Recipient List

In recent years, the foundation has awarded grants totaling more than $4 million annually.  Since its inception, the Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation has granted more than 5,100 requests to distribute more than $87 million to organizations in need.

a. d. players

$15,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the production of the Hiding Place.

ace scholarships

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the ACE Houston K-12 Scholarship Program.

acton institute for the study of religion & liberty

$35,000.00
Grand Rapids, MI
Towards support of the promotion of a free and virtuous society characterized by individual liberty and sustained by religious principles and the Al Herzstein Fellowship Endowed Fund.

admiral nimitz foundation

$20,000.00
Fredericksburg, TX
Towards support of the interactive exhibit technologies and the interior and exterior renovations of the Nimitz Gallery.

adult reading center

$5,000.00
Pearland, TX
Towards support of the ARC Flagship Programs.

aid to victims of domestic abuse

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Legal Advocacy Program.

alief independent school district

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the purchase of laptops and additional technology for the Alief Middle School Science Department.

alley theatre

$50,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund.

amazing place

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of providing fellowship, memory care, and wellness for adults with mild to moderate memory loss as well as support for their families and the community.

the american conservative

$5,000.00
Washington, DC
Towards support of a “Main Street” conservatism that opposes unchecked power in government and business, promotes the flourishing of families and communities through vibrant markets and free people, and embraces realism and restraint in foreign affairs based on America’s vital national interests.

american council of trustees and alumni

$2,500.00
Washington, DC
Towards support for academic freedom, excellence, and accountability at America’s colleges and universities.

american diabetes association

$3,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of Summer Camp Rainbow.

american enterprise institute for public policy research

$5,000.00
Washington, DC
Towards support of defending the principles and improving the institutions of American freedom and democratic capitalism, limited government, private enterprise, individual liberty and responsibility, vigilant and effective defense, foreign policies, political accountability and open debate.

american festival for the arts

$2,500.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of programs that enrich the lives of young people through music.

american principals project

$5,000.00
Arlington, VA
Towards support of the Practical Federalism Program.

american private radio

$5,000.00
Oxford, MS
Towards support of bringing Our American Stories to Houston.

american red cross

$12,500.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of Disaster Relief Services.

american values

$5,000.00
Merrifield, VA
Towards support of uniting the American people around the vision of our Founding Fathers.

amigos de las americas

$7,500.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Discover AMIGOS Program.

apostolic temple church

$10,000.00
Pasadena, TX
Towards support of the Building Fund and Program.

armand bayou nature center

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of reconnecting people with nature through preservation and education.

arms wide adoption services

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Post Adoption Program.

ars lyrica houston

$7,500.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the 2018-2019 performance season.

asia society

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among peoples, leaders, and institutions of Asia and the United States in a global context.

aspire to win

$3,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards equipping men who served more than ten consecutive years in prison with the life and coping skills they need to empower themselves to overcome barriers, maximize their potential, and live meaningful lives.

assistance league of houston

$15,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of Operation School Bell.

barbara bush houston literacy foundation

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the 25th annual, A Celebration of Reading.

bay area pet adoption

$5,000.00
San Leon, TX
Towards support of sheltering companion animals from kill shelters/animal control facilities and individuals to be placed in a permanent home.

bbyo lone star region

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the leading pluralistic Jewish teen movement aspiring to involve more Jewish teens in more meaningful Jewish experiences.

the beacon

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of providing essential and next-step services to restore hope and to help end homelessness in Houston.

best buddies texas

$2,500.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of “Houston School Friendship Project.”

big brothers big sisters lone star

$25,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the strategic growth of One-to-One Mentoring for Children Facing Adversity.

the bluebird circle

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of Research in Pediatric Neurology.

boat people sos – houston

$2,500.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Citizenship and ESL Programs.

books between kids

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of collecting gently used books and distributing them to children in need.

bo’s place

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of programs that enhance the lives of children and families who have experienced the death of a loved one.

boy scouts of america east texas area council

$5,000.00
Tyler, TX
Towards support of the Multi-Cultural Outreach Program.

boy scouts of america sam houston area council

$8,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the ScoutReach Initiatives.

boys and girls clubs of greater houston

$12,500.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Academic Success Program.

boys and girls country

$10,000.00
Hockley, TX
Towards support to change 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

$7,500.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of preparing students with high academic potential, but limited educational resources, for competitive high school programs and college admissions.

bridges to life

$27,500.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of bringing hope and healing to victims, offenders, and the community.

the brookwood community

$5,000.00
Brookshire, TX
Towards support of the Mobility Program.

the bryan museum

$20,000.00
Galveston, TX
Towards support of transforming K-12 History Education Program.

the bryan museum

$2,500.00
Galveston, TX
Towards support of presenting the K-12 History of Texas and the American West in a comprehensive and inspirational way, creating informed and engaged citizens who are better equipped to meet challenges of the 21st century.

buffalo bayou partnership

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the revitalization and transformation of Buffalo Bayou.

buffalo soldiers national museum

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of exploring and displaying the stories and contributions of African Americans in the military by way of performing and visual arts, educational programming, and exhibitions.

the bugle boy foundation

$2,500.00
La Grange, TX
Towards support of elevating and sustaining original live music.

cadah foundation

$3,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of uniting Chinese American doctors in promoting their social and professional image.

camp allen

$5,000.00
Navasota, TX
Towards support of the Scholarship Fund.

camp aranzazu

$7,500.00
Rockport, TX
Towards support of underwriting the cost for Houston area campers.

camp for all

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support for scholarships for campers.

camp young judaea – texas

$25,000.00
Bellaire, TX
Towards support of the Retreat Village.