Application Guidelines
1. All applications should be in the form of a written request made to the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation.

2. Organizations submitting proposals should limit their request to no more than one in any twelve month period.

3. Grants are made only to qualified non-profit organizations. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals.

4. Lobbying of the individual directors by grant applicants may result in the adverse consideration of grant application.

5. Preference will be given to grant requests from eligible organizations in the Houston area or within the State of Texas.

Supporting Documentation for Evaluation
1. Organization information: The mission, history, and achievements of the organization.

2. Names of present officers and board members.

3. IRS determination letter to document tax-exempt status.

4. Financial statements (audited preferred) and a Form 990 for the most recent fiscal year.

Project Information
1. Need for the program along with the specific population that will benefit.

2. Goals and objectives for the program along with a timetable for their accomplishment.

3. Overall cost of the project as well as the specific sum being requested.

4. Project budget (revenue and expenses).

5. Sources and amounts being solicited and/or received or pledged.

6. Future funding plans, if the project is new and continuing.