Keker van Nest & Peters LLP Diversity Scholarship Inc
Accepts applications
Keker van Nest & Peters LLP Diversity Scholarship Inc is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$100,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$107,579
Giving in 2025 was the same as $100,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $100,000 | 4 | $114,701 |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 4 | $111,649 |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 4 | $107,579 |
How to apply
| Contact | Jessica Ourk Director of Diversity Keker van Nest Peters LLP 633, Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 773-6630, scholarshipapplications@keker.com |
| What to submit | The keker, van nest & peters llp diversity scholarship, inc. Application should be completed by the deadline. The application may be found online at https://www.keker.com/careers/diversity/diversity-scholarship |
| Deadlines | Generally april of each year. Please contact keker, van nest & peters llp for details. |
| Restrictions | Qualified scholarship applicants must be current first-year law students who are students of color, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community, disabled, or whose background or experience would otherwise contribute to the diversity of litigators in our community. While financial need is not required, it will be strongly considered. Other factors considered will include the applicant's personal background, academic record, employment history, clinical or other non-academic legal experience, community service, and demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in complex litigation in the san francisco bay area after graduation. Employees of keker, van nest & peters, family members of employees, and persons with pending or accepted offers of employment are not eligible. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Keker van Nest & Peters LLP Diversity Scholarship Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Student | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Student | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Student | Scholarship | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christina Lee
- Valerie Fletcher
- Amy Phillip
- Biz Heckman
- Erin Meyer
- Jasmine Virk
- Kelly Kaufman
- Leo Lam
- Nicolas Goldberg
- Ryen Bani-Hashemi
Questions people ask
Does Keker van Nest & Peters LLP Diversity Scholarship Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Generally april of each year. Please contact keker, van nest & peters llp for details.
How much does Keker van Nest & Peters LLP Diversity Scholarship Inc give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Keker van Nest & Peters LLP Diversity Scholarship Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Christina Lee (President), Valerie Fletcher (Treasurer), Amy Phillip (Committee Member) and Biz Heckman (Committee Member) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Keker van Nest & Peters LLP Diversity Scholarship Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.