The Liz Parks-Novitsky Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Liz Parks-Novitsky Memorial Scholarship Fund is a private foundation, based in Woodside, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $69.
The Liz Parks-Novitsky Memorial Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: The Liz Parks-Novitsky Memorial Scholarship Fund gave $11K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $10,850
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- Average grant
- $5,425
- Median grant
- $5,425
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Liz Parks-Novitsky Memorial Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Thinspace Africa ($5K). Together the top 2 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thinspace Africa Burbank, CA | To alleviate suffering of poverty and disease through discipleship, education, health and wellness. | $5,425 |
| Sabores Well Redwood City, CA | To Support Water and School Projects in Kenya. | $5,425 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $8,436 | $10,850 | $10,850 | 2 | $69 | $136 |
| 2019 | $2,414 | $136 | $10 | — | — | $136 | $112 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Liz Parks-Novitsky Memorial Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $136 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Liz Parks-Novitsky Memorial Scholarship Fund is led by John F. Novitsky, CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
John F. Novitsky
CEO
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna J. Novitsky
CFO
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joe S. Novitsky
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Liz Parks-Novitsky Memorial Scholarship Fund
How much does The Liz Parks-Novitsky Memorial Scholarship Fund give each year?
The Liz Parks-Novitsky Memorial Scholarship Fund gave $11K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Liz Parks-Novitsky Memorial Scholarship Fund operate?
The Liz Parks-Novitsky Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded grants in California.
How much is The Liz Parks-Novitsky Memorial Scholarship Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Liz Parks-Novitsky Memorial Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $136 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Liz Parks-Novitsky Memorial Scholarship Fund's EIN?
The Liz Parks-Novitsky Memorial Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3372742. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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