1998-Present: Continuing The Legacy
An era ended with the death of Mr. Herzstein, but the legacy continues. The ideals of quality and creativity are still an integral part of grant applications and process. The foundation’s concepts of personal responsibility and resourcefulness are apparent in it’s grant recipients, which include organizations who offer advancement opportunities to individuals, through education and enrichment of the human spirit.
• The grant application process is designed to provide creative freedom to non-profit organizations seeking aid for projects dear to their heart. In addition to a form requiring specific information, applicants are encouraged to package the application in a manner that exudes passion and commitment.
• Preference is given to groups and projects that receive little or no support from the government. Herzstein Charitable Foundation continues to make contributions resulting in substantive, positive change.
Herzstein Charitable foundation has granted over 3 million in 2009 and proceeds to review yet more deserving programs and organizations. A few of the grants awarded are listed below. A complete list is available under grants history.
• UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION: A grant from the Foundation will support the Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies, a program that offers educational opportunities for Academy Midshipmen through regional and international study, curricular innovation, lectures, seminars and community outreach.
• HADASSAH: A grant from the Foundation will assist in the construction of the new Sarah Westman Davidson Tower at the Hadassah Medical Center at Ein Kerem in Jerusalem, Israel.
• TEACH FOR AMERICA: A grant from the Foundation will support th recruitment, selection, treaining and on-going support of Houston corps members and alumni.
• INTERFAITH MINISTRIES FOR GREATER HOUSTON: A grant from the Foundation will support the Meals on Wheels delivery truck, which serves the emotional and nutritional needs of seniors by devivering over 37,000 meals annually.
• UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON: A grant from the Foundation will establish the Albert and Ethel UH Tier-One Scholarship Endowment at the University of Houston.
• MUSEUM OF NEW MEXICO FOUNDATION: The Foundation supported th expansion of a new wing in the New Mexico History Museum that opened in 2009. |
