Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 10 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President (1/1/23-8/4/23) Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $132k $141k |
Executive Director & Interim President Median to 75th percentile | $123k $132k |
Emeritus Advisory Unclassified | $26k $28k |
Director Unclassified | $24k $26k |
Chairman Board Chair 25th percentile to median | $24k $26k |
Secretary/treasurer Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $24k $26k |
Emeritus Advisory Unclassified | $23k $24k |
Vice President Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $20k $21k |
Director Unclassified | $20k $21k |
Director Unclassified | $20k $21k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at ALBERT & ETHEL HERZSTEIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$5.1M
Itemized grants
292
Median grant
$8k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE | HOUSTON, TX | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE MATTER & MOTION HALL AND TO NAME THE HOUSTON CONNECTION GALLERY IN HONOR OF ALBERT AND ETHEL HERZSTEIN. | $500k |
| BATTLESHIP TEXAS FOUNDATION INC | HOUSTON, TX | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE COME AND SAVE IT! - BATTLESHIP TEXAS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. | $450k |
| THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE JUAICA ART GALLERY ENDOWMENT FUND THROUGH THE CAMPUS REDEVELOPMENT CAMPAIGN. | $400k |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVES. | $150k |
| UNION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | CLAYTON, NM | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF WINDOW RESTORATION/PRESERVATION. | $150k |
| WORKTEXAS TRAINING CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE EXPANSION OF SERVICES. | $150k |
| FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES | HOUSTON, TX | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF MEDICAL DEVICES FOR SOLDIERS. | $120k |
| 1894 INC | GALVESTON, TX | IN MEMORIAM OF L. MICHAEL HAJTMAN, PAST PRESIDENT OF THE ALBERT & ETHEL HERZSTEIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION. | $100k |
| CHINQUAPIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL | HIGHLANDS, TX | TOWARDS SUPPORT FOR THE PETERSON FAMILY ACADEMIC FUND. | $100k |
| HERITAGE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | TOWARD SUPPORT OF FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM AND TRANSPARENCY THROUGH REFORMING ELECTIONS AND COMBATING BIG TECH'S OVERREACH. | $100k |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE ISRAEL EMERGENCY FUND. | $100k |
| PRAGER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | SHERMAN OAKS, CA | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF PRAGERU KIDS IN TEXAS SCHOOLS IN MEMORY OF L. MICHAEL HAJTMAN. | $100k |
| SAILING ANGELS FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | IN MEMORIAM OF L. MICHAEL HAJTMAN, PAST PRESIDENT OF THE ALBERT & ETHEL HERZSTEIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION. | $100k |
| TEXAS PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF SECURING THE TEXAS BORDER AND STRENGTHENING GRID RELIABILITY IN TEXAS AND BEYOND. | $100k |
| WONDERLAND EDUCATIONAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION | HOUSTON, TX | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE WONDERWORKS CAMPAIGN. | $100k |
| ALLEY THEATRE | HOUSTON, TX | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM. | $50k |
| MANNED SPACE FLIGHT EDUCATION FOUNDATION INCORPORATED | HOUSTON, TX | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE 2024 SPACE EXPLORATION EDUCATORS CONFERENCE. | $35k |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE SPIRIT OF CHARITY LUNCHEON. | $25k |
| CONGREGATION EMANU EL | HOUSTON, TX | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF L'DOR VADOR, THE CAMPAIGN FOR EMANU EL'S FUTURE. | $25k |
| HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY | HOUSTON, TX | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE PLAY YOUR PARK CAMPAIGN: COMMONS WITH NAMING IN THE PERENNIAL GARDENS. | $25k |
| HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY | HOUSTON, TX | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE INSTALLATION OF THE LIBERTY LABORATORY AS A VISITOR CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE HALL AT HOUSTON CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY. | $25k |
| SAN JACINTO MUSEUM AND BATTLEFIELD ASSOCIATION | LA PORTE, TX | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF A LIBRARY DIGITAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. | $25k |
| WASHINGTON-ON-THE-BRAZOS PARK ASSOCIATION INC | WASHINGTON, TX | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE WHERE TEXAS BECAME TEXAS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. | $25k |
| WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY | HOUSTON, TX | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE CENTER FOR PUBLIC FINANCE. | $25k |
| ACTION INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGION AND LIBERTY | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TWO TEXAS COLLEGE INTERNS ATTENDING THE EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM. | $20k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about ALBERT & ETHEL HERZSTEIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of ALBERT & ETHEL HERZSTEIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of ALBERT & ETHEL HERZSTEIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION received $132,300 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at ALBERT & ETHEL HERZSTEIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Board President at ALBERT & ETHEL HERZSTEIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at ALBERT & ETHEL HERZSTEIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are ALBERT & ETHEL HERZSTEIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, ALBERT & ETHEL HERZSTEIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION reported $9.4M in total revenue and $6.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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