Recipient List

Since its inception, the Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation has granted more than 6,000 requests to distribute over $100 million to organizations in need.

ACE SCHOLARSHIPS

$2,500.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of Scholarships for Lower-Income K-12 Kids in Houston Metro.

ACTION INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGION & LIBERTY

$12,500.00
Grand Rapids, MI
Towards support of the Emerging Texas Leaders Program.

AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of ending family violence by advocating for the safety and self-determination of victims, promoting accountability for abusers, and fostering a community response to abuse.

ALLEY THEATRE

$20,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards 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.

AMARILLO SYMPHONY

$5,000.00
Amarillo, TX
Towards support of the Amarillo Youth Symphony Orchestra.

AMAZING PLACE, INC.

$25,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of Empowering families facing the challenges of dementia & Alzheimer’s in the memory of Mrs. Annette Dewalch Strake.

AMAZING PLACE, INC.

$15,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of empowering lives disrupted by dementia.

AMERICA FIRST LEGAL

$15,000.00
Washington, DC
Towards support of providing litigation tools, tactics, resources, and strategies to advance policy solutions.

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES AND ALUMNI

$5,000.00
Washington, DC
Towards support of the Texas College Debates and Discourse Alliance Expansion.

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION

$5,000.00
Merrifield, VA
Towards support of Camp Rainbow.

AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE

$10,000.00
Washington, DC
Towards support of ideas rooted in our belief in democracy, free enterprise, American strength and global leadership, solidarity with those at the periphery of our society, and a pluralistic, entrepreneurial culture to defend human dignity, expanding human potential, and building a freer and safer world.

AMERICAN FESTIVAL FOR THE ARTS

$7,500.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of programs that enrich the lives of young people through music.

AMERICAN PRINCIPLES PROJECT

$10,000.00
Arlington, VA
Towards support of tackling issues critical to protecting human dignity.

AMERICAN PRIVATE RADIO (APR)

$5,000.00
Oxford, MS
Towards support of producing, acquiring, and distributing educational programming for radio broadcast to tell the story of America and towards the 2026 Project.

AMERICAN RED CROSS TEXAS GULF COAST REGION

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Home Fire Campaign.

THE AMERICAN SPECTATOR

$5,000.00
Alexandria, VA
Towards support of educating the public on new ideas, concepts, and policies that favor traditional American values, such as economic freedom, individual liberty, self-sufficiency, and limited government.

AMERICAN TECHNION SOCIETY

$25,000.00
New York, NY
Towards support of visionary education and world changing state of the art teaching and research environments.

ANGELA HOUSE

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of successfully transitioning women into society after incarceration.

ARBOR SCHOOL

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards 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.

THE ARC OF KATY

$5,000.00
Brookshire, TX
Towards support of providing opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities that enable each person to be included as a respected and active member of their community throughout their lifetime.

ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Cross Academy Funding Initiative – School operations.

ARCHWAY ACADEMY

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of providing a safe, sober, and healthy learning environment for high school students recovering from alcohol and drug addictions.

ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER

$7,500.00
Pasadena, TX
Towards support of preserving the Armand Bayou area, and providing opportunities for people to experience and understand the local ecosystem.

ARS LYRICA HOUSTON

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards 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 for the 20th Anniversary Season.

ASHBROOK CENTER

$10,000.00
Ashland, OH
Towards support of a one-day seminar in the Houston area during the 2024-25 academic year.

ASIA SOCIETY TEXAS

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of celebrating the vibrant cultures and diverse perspectives of Asians and Asian Americans through innovative programs in arts and culture, business and policy, and education.

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF THE BAY AREA

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of Operation School Bell®.

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF HOUSTON

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of removing barriers to education for at-risk, disadvantaged students of all ages, giving them hope and inspiration for a brighter tomorrow.

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY

$10,000.00
Conroe, TX
Towards support of Operation School Bell®.

AVONDALE HOUSE

$15,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of providing individuals with autism the resources, education, and training to develop to their fullest potential.

BARBARA BUSH HOUSTON LITERACY FOUNDATION

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards of the 30th Annual, A Celebration of Reading.

BAY AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY-HOUSTON

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of New Home Construction.

BAYOU CITY BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of Bayou City Blessings 2024-2025.

BAYOU PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of general operations.

BBYO LONESTAR REGION

$7,500.00
Washington, DC
Towards support of involving Jewish teens in meaningful Jewish experiences.

THE BEACON

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of providing essential and next-step services to restore hope and help end homelessness in Houston.

BEL INIZIO

$7,500.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of helping disadvantaged women develop self-confidence and life skills through fitness and nutrition.

ROBERT M. BEREN ACADEMY

$13,500.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of an Immersive Holocaust Program For High School students.

BEST BUDDIES TEXAS

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Best Buddies Houston School Friendship Project.

BETA ACADEMY

$75,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the JOY Campaign – Phase II, Confetti Campus (Prek-5).

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LONE STAR

$20,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of One-to-One Mentoring for Youth Facing Adversity.

BILL OF RIGHTS INSTITUTE

$21,000.00
Arlington, VA
Towards support of civics training sessions in Texas.

BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION

$5,000.00
New York, NY
Towards support of an educational trip that ensures every eligible young Jewish adult around the world, especially the less connected, is given the opportunity to visit Israel.

BLOOM FITNESS CORPORATION

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of leading the intellectual and developmental disabilities population to a lifetime of fitness.

BOB HOPE SCHOOL

$5,000.00
Port Arthur, TX
Towards support of Violins for the Baytown Campus.

BO’S PLACE

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of providing community and enhancing the lives of those who have experienced the death of a loved one.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAST TEXAS AREA COUNCIL

$10,000.00
Tyler, TX
Towards support of the Multicultural Outreach Program.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, SAM HOUSTON AREA COUNCIL

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the ScoutReach Initiative (Inner-City Youth Program).

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, SAM HOUSTON AREA COUNCIL

$100,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of general operations in memory of The Honorable George W. Strake, Jr.

BOYS AND GIRLS COUNTRY

$15,000.00
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

$15,000.00
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

$20,000.00
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

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of connecting underserved youth to careers and educational pathways that provide economic stability and independence.

THE BROOKWOOD COMMUNITY, INC.

$10,000.00
Brookshire, TX
Towards support of providing an educational environment that creates meaningful work, builds a sense of belonging, and awakens genuine purpose in the lives of adults with disabilities.

THE BRYAN MUSEUM

$15,000.00
Galveston, TX
Towards support of The Bryan Museum on the Move: Expanding Mini Museum Outreach in Houston.

CAMP ALLEN

$25,000.00
Navasota, TX
Towards support of the Back to Nature Campaign.

CAMP ARANZAZU

$5,000.00
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

$20,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of providing an environment for people with challenging illnesses or special needs to discover life.

CAMP YOUNG JUDAEA-TEXAS

$100,000.00
Bellaire, TX
Towards support of the Forward Together Campaign.

CANCARE

$25,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Impact Acceleration Initiative.

CAPITAL RESEARCH CENTER

$10,000.00
Washington, DC
Towards support of research on the influence sector-the advocacy groups, think tanks, foundations, activists, and other opinion leaders influencing the public policy process.

CAREPARTNERS

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of providing care, education, and support to older adults, including those with dementia, and their family caregivers.

CASA DE ESPERANZA

$7,500.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Hands of Hope AmeriCorps Program.

CASA OF GALVESTON COUNTY

$10,000.00
Texas City, TX
Towards support of securing a stable, nurturing environment while working to meet the ongoing needs of the child and their family through the recruitment, training, support, and retention of volunteers who advocate for the best interests of the children and families in the community.

THE CENTER FOR PURSUIT

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Pursuit Learning Academy and to empower all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach their full potential and live their best lives.

CHABAD AT RICE UNIVERSITY

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Chabad Jewish Student Center at Rice University.

CHANCE FOR HOPE FOUNDATION

$5,000.00
Pearland, TX
Towards support of providing services for children with cancer and their families, funding for pediatric cancer research and treatment, and educational resources to the general public regarding pediatric cancer.

CHILD ADVOCATES

$15,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Court Services Program.

CHILD ADVOCATES OF FORT BEND

$10,000.00
Rosenberg, TX
Towards support of strengthening the voice of children, healing the hurt and breaking the cycle of abuse and neglect for children and families in Fort Bend and surrounding Counties.

CHILDBUILDERS

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of promoting mental health and preventing abuse by empowering children, parents, and teachers with assertiveness skills, emotional control, empathy, resilience, and the ability to resolve conflict non-violently.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM HOUSTON

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of transforming communities through innovative, child-centered learning.

CHILDREN’S TRANSPLANT INITIATIVE

$5,000.00
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, and financial support.

CHINQUAPIN PREP

$100,000.00
Highlands, TX
Towards support of providing a high-quality college-preparatory education to Houston’s most able and motivated students from historically excluded communities and schools across the city to produce responsible, well-educated citizens who will become constructive leaders in their communities.

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of JobNet.

CHRISTIAN RENEWAL CENTER

$5,000.00
Dickinson, TX
Towards support of the Wheelchair Accessible Cafeteria Renovation.