Four Lanes Trust
Accepts applications
Four Lanes Trust is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $18,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$18,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$386,168
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $18,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,500 | 17 | $322,751 |
| 2024 | $18,000 | 16 | $351,973 |
| 2025 | $18,000 | 16 | $386,168 |
How to apply
| Contact | Wendy Makins 3034 P St, Washington, DC 20007 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 965-1204 |
| What to submit | Please submit a brief outline of your program budget financial requirements other sources of support and number of people served by your program. |
| Deadlines | 10 31 |
| Restrictions | Typically awards are 500-2,000 especially supporting the needs of the disadvantaged for access to the arts job training medical care and food. Applications from organizations in the District of Columbia will be given special consideration. |
What Four Lanes Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 8 | $9,000 |
| Maine | 5 | $6,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DC Central Kitchen | general operating support | $2,500 |
| Herring Gut Coastal Science Center | educational programs support | $2,500 |
| Bread for the City | general operating support | $2,000 |
| Jubilee Jobs | general operating support | $1,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine | general operating support | $1,000 |
| Lifeflight Foundation of Maine | general operating support | $1,000 |
| Negotiation Works | general operating support | $1,000 |
| Community Forklift | general operating support | $1,000 |
| Washington Concert Opera | Opera Outside program | $1,000 |
| Trekkers | youth programs and Road Ahead campaign | $1,000 |
| A Wider Circle | general operating support | $1,000 |
| PAWS Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society | pet owner support | $1,000 |
| City Wildlife | general operating support | $500 |
| Perry School Community Services Ctr | general operating support | $500 |
| Veggies to Table | general operating support | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen | general operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elisabetta Cortesi
- Wendy Makins
- Marian Makins
- Giovanna Cima
Questions people ask
Does Four Lanes Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 10 31.
How much does Four Lanes Trust give?
$18,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Four Lanes Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Elisabetta Cortesi (President), Wendy Makins (Treasurer), Marian Makins (Secretary) and Giovanna Cima (Director).
What does Four Lanes Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.