van Loben SelsRembeRock Foundation
Accepts applications
van Loben SelsRembeRock Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.2 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2.2 million and the largest $2.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.2 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$2.2 million
- Largest grant$2.2 million
- Assets$46.8 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 1 | $41.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 1 | $44.1 million |
| 2025 | $2.2 million | 1 | $46.8 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | van Loben SelsRembeRock Foundation 131 Steuart St 301, San Francisco, CA 94105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 512-0500 |
| What to submit | Application format is posted on the Foundation's website.Organizations submitting a proposal will be required to provide supplemental information pertaining to finances, management, and board governance. The following is a list of documents that may be requested with the Application Form:Current list of the Board of Directors with affiliations501 (c)(3) tax exempt letterOrganization BudgetsProgram or Project BudgetRevenue Source List |
| Restrictions | The Foundation awards grants almost exclusively to 501(c)(3) legal aid/public interest law organizations that provide direct legal services, legal assistance, and legal advocacy in Northern California. An exception will be made in our most northerly counties where access to legal services is more limited. In these geographically remote areas, the Foundation will consider funding programs that are legally related, even if neither legal representation nor attorneys are involved. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $2.2 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Various | $2.2 million |
Officers and trustees
- Toni Rembe
- Irma Herrera
- Julie Divola
- Tom Layton
- Brian Wong
- Nancy Wiltsek
Questions people ask
Does van Loben SelsRembeRock Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does van Loben SelsRembeRock Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2.2 million.
Who runs van Loben SelsRembeRock Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Toni Rembe (Pres/Trustee), Irma Herrera (Trustee), Julie Divola (Secretary) and Tom Layton (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.