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Albert And Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is L Michael Hajtman. It holds total assets of $132.3M. Annual income is reported at $32.4M. Total assets have grown from $89.1M in 2011 to $132.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 10 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Albert And Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation has made 1,042 grants totaling $16.7M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $4.2M in 2021 to $5.1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $7.5M distributed across 502 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $500K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 422 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, District of Columbia, New Mexico, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 21 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 248 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Albert And Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 1,042 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, DC, NM.
Albert And Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $16.7M across 1,042 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $500K.
Albert And Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (746070484) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Albert And Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 21 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Michael Hajtman | PRESIDENT (1/1/23-8/4/23) | $132K | $22K | $154K |
| Justina Renee Masaryk | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & INTERIM PRESIDENT | $123K | $18K | $142K |
| George W Strake Jr | EMERITUS ADVISORY | $26K | $0 | $26K |
| Robert Shoss | DIRECTOR | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| Michael Viator | CHAIRMAN | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| Steven Sheldon | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| Richard Loewenstern | EMERITUS ADVISORY | $23K | $0 | $23K |
| Craig Loewenstern | DIRECTOR | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Bryan Miller | VICE PRESIDENT | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| George W Strake Iii | DIRECTOR | $20K | $0 | $20K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$132.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$132.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
1,042
Total Giving
$16.7M
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
422
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage FoundationTOWARD SUPPORT OF FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM AND TRANSPARENCY THROUGH REFORMING ELECTIONS AND COMBATING BIG TECH'S OVERREACH. | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Houston Museum Of Natural ScienceTOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE MATTER & MOTION HALL AND TO NAME THE HOUSTON CONNECTION GALLERY IN HONOR OF ALBERT AND ETHEL HERZSTEIN. | Houston, TX | $500K | 2023 |
| Battleship Texas Foundation IncTOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE COME AND SAVE IT! - BATTLESHIP TEXAS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. | Houston, TX | $450K | 2023 |
| The Museum Of Fine Arts HoustonTOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE JUAICA ART GALLERY ENDOWMENT FUND THROUGH THE CAMPUS REDEVELOPMENT CAMPAIGN. | Houston, TX | $400K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater HoustonTOWARDS SUPPORT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVES. | Houston, TX | $150K | 2023 |
| Worktexas Training CenterTOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE EXPANSION OF SERVICES. | Houston, TX | $150K | 2023 |
| Union County Historical SocietyTOWARDS SUPPORT OF WINDOW RESTORATION/PRESERVATION. | Clayton, NM | $150K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Israel Defense ForcesTOWARDS SUPPORT OF MEDICAL DEVICES FOR SOLDIERS. | Houston, TX | $120K | 2023 |
| Chinquapin Preparatory SchoolTOWARDS SUPPORT FOR THE PETERSON FAMILY ACADEMIC FUND. | Highlands, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Wonderland Educational Estate AssociationTOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE WONDERWORKS CAMPAIGN. | Houston, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Sailing Angels FoundationIN MEMORIAM OF L. MICHAEL HAJTMAN, PAST PRESIDENT OF THE ALBERT & ETHEL HERZSTEIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION. | Houston, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Prager University FoundationTOWARDS SUPPORT OF PRAGERU KIDS IN TEXAS SCHOOLS IN MEMORY OF L. MICHAEL HAJTMAN. | Sherman Oaks, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| 1894 IncIN MEMORIAM OF L. MICHAEL HAJTMAN, PAST PRESIDENT OF THE ALBERT & ETHEL HERZSTEIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION. | Galveston, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Texas Public Policy FoundationTOWARDS SUPPORT OF SECURING THE TEXAS BORDER AND STRENGTHENING GRID RELIABILITY IN TEXAS AND BEYOND. | Austin, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Alley TheatreTOWARDS SUPPORT OF EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM. | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Manned Space Flight Education Foundation IncorporatedTOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE 2024 SPACE EXPLORATION EDUCATORS CONFERENCE. | Houston, TX | $35K | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of Galveston-HoustonTOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE SPIRIT OF CHARITY LUNCHEON. | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Congregation Emanu ElTOWARDS SUPPORT OF L'DOR VADOR, THE CAMPAIGN FOR EMANU EL'S FUTURE. | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| San Jacinto Museum And Battlefield AssociationTOWARDS SUPPORT OF A LIBRARY DIGITAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. | La Porte, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Houston Baptist UniversityTOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE INSTALLATION OF THE LIBERTY LABORATORY AS A VISITOR CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE HALL AT HOUSTON CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY. | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| William Marsh Rice UniversityTOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE CENTER FOR PUBLIC FINANCE. | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Hermann Park ConservancyTOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE PLAY YOUR PARK CAMPAIGN: COMMONS WITH NAMING IN THE PERENNIAL GARDENS. | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Washington-On-The-Brazos Park Association IncTOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE WHERE TEXAS BECAME TEXAS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. | Washington, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Community Kollel Of HoustonTOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE WOMEN'S PROGRAMMING INITIATIVES. | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Houston Public Media FoundationTOWARDS SUPPORT OF NOVA. | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Houston'S Amazing Place IncTOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE AMAZING TOGETHER CAMPAIGN. | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| The Woods ProjectTOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE JUNIOR LEADERS PROGRAM. | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Crime Stoppers Of Houston IncTOWARDS SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Search Homeless ServicesTOWARDS SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Pro-Vision IncTOWARDS SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE CORE PROGRAMS. | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| The Jewish Institute For National Security Of AmericaTOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE GENERAL & ADMIRALS AND USMLP PROGRAMS. | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Aishel House IncTOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE SHUTTLE SERVICE. | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Houston IncTOWARDS SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Southeast Texas IncTOWARDS SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| University Of Texas FoundationTOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE PACESETTER BSN STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS & SUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER AT UTHEALTH HOUSTON'S CIZIK SCHOOL OF NURSING. | Austin, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family ServiceTOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE JFS CELEBRATION COMPANY SATELLITE CAMPUS. | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Action Institute For The Study Of Religion And LibertyTOWARDS SUPPORT OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TWO TEXAS COLLEGE INTERNS ATTENDING THE EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM. | Grand Rapids, MI | $20K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarTOWARDS SUPPORT OF ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING. | Houston, TX | $16K | 2023 |
| Bridges To LifeTOWARDS SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | Houston, TX | $16K | 2023 |
| Lone Star Flight MuseumTOWARDS SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | Houston, TX | $16K | 2023 |
| Folds Of Honor FoundationTOWARDS SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR RECIPIENTS IN THE HOUSTON AREA. | Tulsa, OK | $16K | 2023 |
| Kids' Meals IncTOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE 2023 HEALTHY MEAL DELIVERY PROGRAM. | Houston, TX | $16K | 2023 |
| Prison Entrepreneurship ProgramTOWARDS SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | Houston, TX | $16K | 2023 |
| American Ideas InstituteTOWARDS SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Sefardic Gan IncTOWARDS SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| The Houston Friendship Circle IncTOWARDS SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Houston Symphony SocietyTOWARDS SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE 2023-24 SEASON. | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Camp For All FoundationTOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE BLAZING NEW TRAILS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Of Houston IncTOWARDS SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |