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.

PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM

$7,500.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of effective prevention and recovery programs helping young people and families avoid or recover from the devastating effects of drug and alcohol abuse.

PARISH SCHOOL

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of empowering children who have communication delays and learning differences, empowering them with the tools to succeed.

PARKVIEW INSTITUTE

$2,500.00
Bethesda, MD
Towards support of the Enthusiastic Economic Iconoclasm.

PATHWAYS FOR LITTLE FEET

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of providing sustainable care for the orphaned and vulnerable while envisioning a world where every child is a permanent member of a loving family.

PATRIOT ACADEMY

$6,000.00
Dripping Springs, TX
Towards support of two (2) students and two (2) Military Veterans from Houston or Harris County to attend the Patriot Academy National Leadership Congress in 2024.

PER SCHOLAS

$15,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of creating economic empowerment through training and education.

PERIWINKLE FOUNDATION

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of developing and providing programs that positively change the lives of children, young adults and families who are challenged by cancer and other life-threatening illnesses and are cared for at Texas Children’s Hospital.

PETRA CARES

$20,000.00
Cypress, TX
Towards support of eliminating barriers and offering exceptional training opportunities to empower its students to graduate, secure employment, and build stable futures for themselves and their families, thereby creating a ripple effect of positive change for generations to come.

PHILANTHROPY ROUNDTABLE

$10,000.00
Washington, DC
Towards support of fostering excellence in philanthropy, protecting philanthropic freedom and helping donors advance liberty, opportunity and personal responsibility.

PLANT IT FORWARD

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of Scaling Operations to Nourish Houston.

THE POLICY CIRCLE

$10,000.00
Dallas, TX
Towards support of informing, equipping, and connecting women to be more impactful citizens.

PRAGER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

$25,000.00
Sherman Oaks, CA
Towards 3X matched support of promoting American values through the creative use of digital media for all ages.

PRESBYTERIAN CHILDREN’S HOMES AND SERVICES

$10,000.00
Austin, TX
Towards support of the Houston Foster Care and Adoption Program.

PRESERVATION HOUSTON

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Preservation Services Program.

PREVENT BLINDNESS TEXAS

$15,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of Am EYE Healthy? (the Adult Eye Care Prevention, Education, and Treatment Program).

PROJECT ZERO

$5,000.00
Spring, TX
Towards support of transforming veteran and first responder wellbeing with focus on a total wellness concept by providing programs and services that affect mental, physical, social, financial, professional, and spiritual wellness.

PRO-VISION, INC.

$25,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of inspiring hope and purpose into young people, families and communities, through access to academic, economic, and social enrichment opportunities.

re:MIND

$7,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of providing free and confidential support groups for individuals living with, or family and friends affected by, depression and bipolar disorders.

REMEMBER THE ALAMO FOUNDATION

$100,000.00
San Antonio, TX
Towards the support of The Alamo Plan Capital Campaign.

REZILIENTKIDZ

$5,000.00
Colorado Springs, CO
Towards support of Raising Highly Capable Kids in Katy, Texas.

THE RISE SCHOOL OF HOUSTON

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Tuition Scholarship Program.

THE RIVERSIDE PROJECT

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Response Network.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE-HOUSTON

$20,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of providing a supportive home away from home for families of seriously ill children receiving medical care at area hospitals.

THE ROSE

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Empower Her® Sponsorship Program.

ROSENBERG RAILROAD MUSEUM

$10,000.00
Rosenberg, TX
Towards support of preserving railroad history and its impact on the development of Fort Bend County, Texas, and to educate the community through engaging history and science programs.

SAILING ANGELS FOUNDATION

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of Health Wellness & Respite for Those in Need.

SAN JACINTO COLLEGE FOUNDATION

$15,000.00
Pasadena, TX
Towards support of Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships for 2024-25.

SAN JACINTO MUSEUM AND BATTLEFIELD ASSOCIATION

$25,000.00
La Porte, TX
Towards support of the Library Digital Management Project Phase II.

SAN JOSE CLINIC

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of providing healing through quality healthcare and education with respect and compassion for those with limited access to care.

SANCTUARY FOSTER CARE SERVICES

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of Leadership Training and Coaching.

SANTA MARIA HOSTEL

$7,500.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of Children’s Services – Healing Hearts.

THE ALBERT SCHWEITZER FELLOWSHIP – HOUSTON GALVESTON

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of training the next generation of professionals to serve and empower vulnerable people to build healthier communities and live healthier lives.

SEARCH

$15,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of providing hope, creating opportunity, and transforming lives for thousands of men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in our community.

SENIOR RIDES AND MORE

$15,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of promoting senior independent living, health, and safety by providing free transportation and other services.

SERENITY RETREAT FOR HEALING & SPIRITUAL RENEWAL

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of enhancing the Mental Health for Houston’s Underserved through Transformation Prayer Ministry.

SEVEN ACRES JEWISH SENIOR CARE SERVICES

$20,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of establishing and maintaining programs for the elderly and elder disabled within a seamless system of care that includes both institutional and community-based geriatric health outreach components.

SHALOM CENTER

$10,000.00
Splendora, TX
Towards support of the Shalom Center Dining Facility.

THE SHLENKER SCHOOL OF CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL

$150,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Shlenker School Building for the Future Campaign.

SHUMLA ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION CENTER

$9,200.00
Dallas, TX
Towards support of foundational technology.

SIRE

$20,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of providing a community where horses help people with disabilities and challenges to live their best life.

SMALL STEPS NURTURING CENTER

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of providing an exemplary early childhood program to instill and foster the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth of economically at-risk children and their families.

SOUTHMORE FOUNDATION, INC.

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of preparing women of all ages to take an active part in their schools, offices, and homes with an eye to building strong families, companies, and communities.

SPARK SCHOOL PARK PROGRAM

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of working with schools and neighborhoods to develop community parks on public school grounds.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEXAS

$10,000.00
San Antonio, TX
Towards support of Adult Unified.

SPECTRUM LINX FOUNDATION, INC.

$25,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with autism and similar special needs.

SPRINGSPIRIT

$25,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Parent Development Program – Raising Highly Capable Kids and towards supplemental support.

ST. THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL

$100,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Eagles Everlasting Campaign in memory of The Honorable George W. Strake, Jr.

STAGES REPERTORY THEATRE

$2,500.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of lifting up artists and supporting a diverse, thriving arts community for Houston.

STAR OF HOPE

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Star of Hope Mission – New Pathways Program.

STATE FINANCIAL OFFICERS FOUNDATION

$5,000.00
Shawnee, KS
Towards support of driving fiscally sound public policy, by partnering with key stakeholders, and educating Americans on the role of responsible financial management in a free market economy.

STRAKE JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY

$35,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Financial Aid Program for the 2024-2025 academic year.

STUDENTS FOR LIBERTY

$5,000.00
McLean, VA
Towards support of the College Survival Kit.

TALENT MARKET

$5,000.00
Washington, DC
Towards support of promoting liberty by providing talent for critical roles within the free-market nonprofit sector.

TARGET HUNGER

$20,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of Rooting for the Future Capital Campaign.

TEACH

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of providing educators with ongoing coaching and comprehensive professional development in nonverbal classroom management techniques to create positive learning environments for all children.

TEXAS CENTER FOR THE MISSING

$2,500.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Houston Regional Emergency Alert System Expansion Project.

TEXAS HEARING INSTITUTE

$15,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of identifying childhood hearing loss and providing families access to integrated medical, educational, and support services by understanding each child’s uniqueness and empowering them to achieve their best outcome.

TEXAS HILLEL

$20,000.00
Austin, TX
Towards support of Texas Hillel Student Engagement.

TEXAS JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

$2,500.00
Austin, TX
Towards support of the Rabbi Jimmy Kessler Educational Outreach Fund.

TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER ORCHESTRA

$8,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of providing health care professionals with a high quality outlet of creative expression through the world of symphonic music and offer performances for diverse audiences in the community.

TEXAS PUBLIC POLICY

$500,000.00
Austin, TX
Towards support of Strengthening Texas and America through Election Integrity and Border Security Reform.

TEXAS RIGHT TO LIFE

$5,000.00
Bellaire, TX
Towards support of protecting the God-given Right to Life of innocent human beings from fertilization to natural death.

TEXAS VALUES

$10,000.00
Austin, TX
Towards support of the 2024 Texas Values Educational Policy Event.

THEATRE UNDER THE STARS

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of The River Spring Saturday Classes & Summer Camp and the Inclusive Arts Showcase.

TIRR FOUNDATION

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Mission Connect Program.

TREES FOR HOUSTON

$6,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of planting, protecting, and promoting trees throughout the Greater Houston area.

TRUE THE VOTE, INC.

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the VoteAlert App.

UNDIES FOR EVERYONE

$15,000.00
Houston, TX
Toward support of the Houston Children’s Assistance Distribution.

UNION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

$29,000.00
Clayton, NM
Towards support of preserving the cultural heritage of Union County, NM and towards operating reserves.

UNIVERSITY CATHOLIC CENTER

$10,000.00
Austin, TX
Towards support of Campus Ministry Operations.

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Howard Pollack Scholarship Endowment in Memory of Darryl Wexler.

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

$15,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the College of Education: Reimagining Education renovation campaign.

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE

$10,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of the Health and Human Performance Institute.

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS

$12,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of Rising Stars Program Nonprofit Internship Placements.

URBAN HARVEST

$5,000.00
Houston, TX
Towards support of We Sow to Grow: Nurturing Holistic Community Health through Gardening, Education, and Local Harvests.