Four Lanes Trust
Four Lanes Trust is a private foundation, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $318K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $37K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$318K
+4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$18K
+9.1% YoY
Grant Count
16
-5.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
+15.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Four Lanes Trust reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Four Lanes Trust
Based on IRS filings
Four Lanes Trust is a private foundation, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $318K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $37K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $317,774 | $304,879 | $314,620 |
| Revenue | $37,302 | $15,707 | $21,675 |
| Expenses | $18,300 | $17,054 | $15,789 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $18,000 | $16,500 | $14,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $37,302 | $15,707 | $21,724 |
| Distributable Amount | $16,651 | $14,912 | $15,470 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include DC Central Kitchen ($2,000), Jubilee Jobs ($2,000), Herring Gut Coastal Science Center ($2,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DC Central Kitchen Washington, DC | general operating support | $2,000 |
| Jubilee Jobs Washington, DC | general operating support | $2,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine Auburn, ME | general operating support | $1,000 |
| Federation of Neighborhood Centers Philadelphia, PA | double trellis food initiative | $1,000 |
| Hurricane Island Outward Bound Scho Camden, ME | veterans programs | $1,000 |
| Bread for the City Washington, DC | medical program | $1,500 |
| Herring Gut Coastal Science Center Port Clyde, ME | educational purposes | $2,000 |
| Washington Concert Opera Washington, DC | outreach and outdoor concerts | $1,000 |
| Trekkers Thomaston, ME | general operating support | $1,000 |
| City Wildlife Washington, DC | general operating support | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elisabetta Cortesi | President | 2 | — |
| Wendy Makins | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Marian Makins | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Giovanna Cima | Director | 0.5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Four Lanes Trust?
As of 2024, Four Lanes Trust holds $318K in total assets with $37K in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $18K in 2024.
Where does Four Lanes Trust operate?
Four Lanes Trust has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Four Lanes Trust award?
In 2024, Four Lanes Trust awarded 16 grants totaling $18K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Four Lanes Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Four Lanes Trust reported a distributable amount of $17K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Four Lanes Trust's EIN?
Four Lanes Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1104991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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