Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.9 million in 320 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.9 million
- Number of grants320
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$132 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.1 million the year before.
42% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.1 million | 292 | $127 million |
| 2024 | $5.9 million | 320 | $132 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Justina Renee Masaryk 6131 Westview, Houston, TX 77055 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 681-7868 |
| What to submit | Amt requested, charitable purpose & tax exempt status of requesting organization. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 272 | $5.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 13 | $237,500 |
| Virginia | 10 | $100,600 |
| New York | 4 | $60,000 |
| California | 4 | $45,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $29,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $27,500 |
| Illinois | 3 | $20,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Inc | Towards support of the building tomorrows campaign. | $1.0 million |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Towards support of strengthening texas and america through election integrity and border security reform. | $500,000 |
| The Emeryweiner Center for Jewish Education | Towards support of the elevating excellence campaign. | $300,000 |
| The Irvin M Shlenker School of Congregation Beth Isreal | Towards support of the shlenker school building for the future campaign. | $150,000 |
| Camp Young Judaea Inc | Towards support of the forward together campaign. | $100,000 |
| Chinquapin Preparatory School | Towards support of general operations. | $100,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Toward support of fighting for secure elections and secure borders. | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Houston | Towards support of the community security initiative. | $100,000 |
| Remember the Alamo Foundation | Towards the support of the alamo plan capital campaign. | $100,000 |
| Sam Houston Area Council Boy Scouts of America | Towards support of general operations in memory of the honorable george w. Strake, jr. | $100,000 |
| St Thomas High School | Towards support of the eagles everlasting campaign in memory of the honorable george w. Strake, jr. | $100,000 |
| The Beta Foundation DBA Beta Academy | Towards support of the joy campaign - phase ii, confetti campus (prek-5) | $75,000 |
| Kids' Meals Inc | Towards support of the building hope capital campaign. | $35,000 |
| Strake Jesuit College Preparatory Inc | Towards support of the financial aid program for the 2024-2025 academic year. | $35,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Towards support of the career and employment center. | $30,000 |
| Union County Historical Society | Towards support of general operations and operating reserves. | $29,000 |
| American Society for Technion - Isreal Institute of Technology Inc | Towards support of general operations. | $25,000 |
| Camp Allen (Camp & Conference Center) | Towards support of the back to nature campaign. | $25,000 |
| Cancare Inc | Towards support of the impact acceleration initiative. | $25,000 |
| Center for Transportation & Commerce | Towards support of general operations. | $25,000 |
| Conservative Partnership Institute | Towards support of general operations. | $25,000 |
| Covenant House Texas | Towards support of the building for life campaign - phase iv. | $25,000 |
| Crime Stoppers of Houston Inc | Towards support of general operations. | $25,000 |
| Empowered Women of Purpose Inc | Towards support of general operations to increase community engagement/volunteers and development. | $25,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Towards support of the forestry program. | $25,000 |
| Houston Aphasia Recovery Center | In memory of mrs. Annette dewalch strake. | $25,000 |
| Houston's Amazing Place Inc | In memory of mrs. Annette dewalch strake. | $25,000 |
| P4L DBA Lemonade Day | Towards support of the lemonade day houston youth entrepreneurship program. | $25,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Towards 3x matched support towards general operations. | $25,000 |
| Pro-Vision Inc | Towards support of general operations. | $25,000 |
| San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association | Towards support of a library digital management project - phase ii. | $25,000 |
| Spectrum Linx Foundation Inc | Towards support of general operations. | $25,000 |
| Springspirit Inc | Towards support of the parent development program - raising highly capable kids and towards supplemental support. | $25,000 |
| The Jewish Institute for National Security of America | Towards support of the generals and admirals program & the congressional national security program. | $25,000 |
| Union for Reform Judaism | Towards support of the build a safer campus campaign. | $25,000 |
| Bill of Rights Institute | Towards support of civics training sessions in texas. | $21,000 |
| Alley Theatre | Towards support of general operations. | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | Towards support of one-to-one mentoring for youth facing adversity. | $20,000 |
| Bridges to Life | Towards support of general operations. | $20,000 |
| Camp for All Foundation | Towards support of general operations. | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George W Strake Jr 1124-2924
- Richard Loewenstern
- Justina Renee Masaryk
- Craig Loewenstern
- Michael Viator
- George W Strake III
- Steven Sheldon
- Bryan Miller
- Robert Shoss
Questions people ask
Does Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation give?
$5.9 million in tax year 2024, across 320 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists George W Strake Jr 1124-2924 (Emeritus Advisory Director), Richard Loewenstern (Emeritus Advisory Director), Justina Renee Masaryk (President) and Craig Loewenstern (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.