How much funding does General Grant Program provide?

General Grant Program provides Approximately $5,000,000 annually in funding.

When is the deadline for General Grant Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

General Grant Program

ALBERT & ETHEL HERZSTEIN

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Grants for Youth Programs History Grants Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Approximately $5,000,000 annually

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation General Grant Program

Geographic Scope: Preference given to Houston area and State of Texas organizations

Mission Focus: The Foundation prioritizes harness education's transformative power to strengthen communities, empower individuals overcoming adversity, preserve the heritage of Texas and the United States, and help every person realize their full potential.

Core Values:

Free Enterprise

Limited Government

Individual Freedom

Equality of Opportunity

Self-sufficiency

Hard Work

Resourcefulness

Eligibility:

Qualified non-profit organizations only

Grants are NOT made to individuals

Only one proposal per grantee per twelve-month period

Prior grantees include education, youth development, historical preservation, and policy organizations

What They Fund:

Educational initiatives and programs

Youth development and character building

Capital campaigns and facility construction

Financial aid and scholarship programs

Research and policy work aligned with foundation values

What They Don't Fund:

Individual grants

Multiple proposals from same organization within 12 months

Organizations where applicants lobby individual directors

Application Restrictions:

Lobbying of individual directors by grant applicants may result in adverse consideration

Contact Information:

Address: 6131 Westview Drive, Houston, Texas 77055

Phone: 713-681-7868

Email: mail@herzsteinfoundation.org

Background:

Celebrating 60 years of giving (1965–2025)

Has supported more than 1,300 organizations

Recent annual grants total approximately $5 million

2024 grant distribution: $5,876,300

Board reviews grant proposals on a quarterly basis

How to Apply

Grant Application Process

How to Apply:
1. Access the online application portal on YourCause using the "Apply here" button on the Grant Applications page
2. Note: The legacy system will no longer be accessible after December 23, 2025. Any applications not submitted by that date will be permanently lost and must be restarted in the new system.

Application Timeline:

Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis year-round

No specific deadlines

Only one proposal per grantee per twelve-month period

Evaluation Process:
1. Financial assessment of the organization
2. Evaluation of potential impact
3. Collaborative discussions
4. Site visits and meetings with grantees (scheduled based on availability)
5. Board review on a quarterly basis throughout the year

Notification Process:

Applicants receive email confirmation of proposal receipt

All further status changes communicated by email

Status updates available on Online Application "Dashboard" by logging into applicant account

Required Materials:

Proposal must demonstrate alignment with Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation's donor intent and mission

Proposals should highlight how the project or work supports the Foundation's mission

Limit request to no more than one in any twelve-month period

Grant Reports:

Grantees must furnish brief written reports at the end of their grant periods

Use appropriate form (standard or capital campaign version)

Email reports to mail@herzsteinfoundation.org