Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 74-6070484 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$5.9M
Organizations funded320
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$132.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JUSTINA RENEE MASARYK |
|---|---|
| Address | 6131 WESTVIEW, HOUSTON TX 77055 |
| Phone | 7136817868 |
| Form and materials | AMT REQUESTED, CHARITABLE PURPOSE & TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF REQUESTING ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Inc | Houston, TX | Towards support of the building tomorrows campaign. | $1,000,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Austin, TX | Towards support of strengthening texas and america through election integrity and border security reform. | $500,000 |
| The Emeryweiner Center for Jewish Education | Houston, TX | Towards support of the elevating excellence campaign. | $300,000 |
| The Irvin M Shlenker School of Congregation Beth Isreal | Houston, TX | Towards support of the shlenker school building for the future campaign. | $150,000 |
| Camp Young Judaea Inc | Bellaire, TX | Towards support of the forward together campaign. | $100,000 |
| Chinquapin Preparatory School | Highlands, TX | Towards support of general operations. | $100,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Toward support of fighting for secure elections and secure borders. | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Towards support of the community security initiative. | $100,000 |
| Remember the Alamo Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Towards the support of the alamo plan capital campaign. | $100,000 |
| Sam Houston Area Council Boy Scouts of America | Houston, TX | Towards support of general operations in memory of the honorable george W. strake, jr. | $100,000 |
| St Thomas High School | Houston, TX | Towards support of the eagles everlasting campaign in memory of the honorable george W. strake, jr. | $100,000 |
| The Beta Foundation Dba Beta Academy | Houston, TX | Towards support of the joy campaign - phase II, confetti campus (prek-5) | $75,000 |
| Kids' Meals Inc | Houston, TX | Towards support of the building hope capital campaign. | $35,000 |
| Strake Jesuit College Preparatory Inc | Houston, TX | Towards support of the financial aid program for the 2024-2025 academic year. | $35,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Houston, TX | Towards support of the career and employment center. | $30,000 |
| Union County Historical Society | Clayton, NM | Towards support of general operations and operating reserves. | $29,000 |
| American Society for Technion - Isreal Institute of Technology Inc | New York, NY | Towards support of general operations. | $25,000 |
| Camp Allen (Camp & Conference Center) | Navasota, TX | Towards support of the back to nature campaign. | $25,000 |
| Cancare Inc | Houston, TX | Towards support of the impact acceleration initiative. | $25,000 |
| Center for Transportation & Commerce | Galveston, TX | Towards support of general operations. | $25,000 |
| Conservative Partnership Institute | Washington, DC | Towards support of general operations. | $25,000 |
| Covenant House Texas | Houston, TX | Towards support of the building for life campaign - phase IV. | $25,000 |
| Crime Stoppers of Houston Inc | Houston, TX | Towards support of general operations. | $25,000 |
| Empowered Women of Purpose Inc | Houston, TX | Towards support of general operations to increase community engagement/volunteers and development. | $25,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | Towards support of the forestry program. | $25,000 |
| Houston Aphasia Recovery Center | Houston, TX | In memory of mrs. annette dewalch strake. | $25,000 |
| Houston's Amazing Place Inc | Houston, TX | In memory of mrs. annette dewalch strake. | $25,000 |
| P4l Dba Lemonade Day | Houston, TX | Towards support of the lemonade day houston youth entrepreneurship program. | $25,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Towards 3X matched support towards general operations. | $25,000 |
| Pro-Vision Inc | Houston, TX | Towards support of general operations. | $25,000 |
| San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association | LA Porte, TX | Towards support of a library digital management project - phase II. | $25,000 |
| Spectrum Linx Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | Towards support of general operations. | $25,000 |
| Springspirit Inc | Houston, TX | 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 | Washington, DC | Towards support of the generals and admirals program & the congressional national security program. | $25,000 |
| Union for Reform Judaism | Houston, TX | Towards support of the build a safer campus campaign. | $25,000 |
| Bill of Rights Institute | Arlington, VA | Towards support of civics training sessions in texas. | $21,000 |
| Alley Theatre | Houston, TX | Towards support of general operations. | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | Houston, TX | Towards support of one-to-one mentoring for youth facing adversity. | $20,000 |
| Bridges to Life | Houston, TX | Towards support of general operations. | $20,000 |
| Camp for All Foundation | Houston, TX | Towards support of general operations. | $20,000 |
| Entryway | Houston, TX | Towards support of general operations. | $20,000 |
| Furniture Bank | Houston, TX | Towards support of the no kids on the floor project. | $20,000 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Houston, TX | Towards support of general operations. | $20,000 |
| Houston Area Parkinson Society | Houston, TX | Towards support of general operations. | $20,000 |
| Houston Hospice | Houston, TX | Towards support of general operations. | $20,000 |
| Jewish Children's Regional Service | Metairie, LA | Towards support of general operations. | $20,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Towards support of the texas battle plan in 2024. | $20,000 |
| Petra Cares | Cypress, TX | Towards support of general operations. | $20,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Houston Inc | Houston, TX | Towards support of general operations. | $20,000 |
| Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services Inc | Houston, TX | Towards support of general operations. | $20,000 |
| Sire Inc | Houston, TX | Towards support of general operations. | $20,000 |
| Target Hunter | Houston, TX | Towards support of the rooting for the future capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Texas Hillel | Austin, TX | Towardes support of texas hillel student engagement | $20,000 |
| Woods Project Inc | Houston, TX | Towards support of the junior leaders program. | $20,000 |
| America First Legal Foundation | Washington, DC | Towards support of general operations. | $15,000 |
| Avondale House | Houston, TX | Towards support of general operations. | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Country of Houston Inc | Hockley, TX | Towards support of general operations. | $15,000 |
| Breakthrough Houston | Houston, TX | Towards support of general operations. | $15,000 |
| Bryan Educational Institute | Galveston, TX | Towards support of the bryan museum on the move: expanding mini museum outreach in houston. | $15,000 |
| Center for Hearing and Speech | Houston, TX | Towards support of general operations. | $15,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 320 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,876,300 | 320 |
| 2023 | $5,088,500 | 292 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349103544
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6070484
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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