U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
                       Washington, D.C.  20549

                               Form 10-QSB

                               (Mark One)

       [ X ]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                    SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
               For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1997

       [   ]   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                   SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
          For the transition period from __________  to  __________

                      Commission file number 33-95330

                Atlas-Energy for the Nineties-Public #4 Ltd.
               (Name of small business issuer in its charter)

       Pennsylvania                               25-1772474
(State or other jurisdiction of       ( I.R.S. Employer identification No.)
incorporated or organization)


           311 Rouser Road, Moon Township, Pennsylvania  15108
          (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

                     Issuer's telephone (412) 262-2830

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report)

Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports),
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes   X     No
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one):
Yes   X     No
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                                  PART I

Item 1.  Financial Statements

The unaudited Financial Statements of Atlas-Energy for the Nineties-Public
#4 Ltd. (the "Partnership") for the period January 1, 1997 to March 31, 1997

Item 2.  Description of Business

The Partnership has drilled and completed approximately 31.5 net wells to
the Clinton/Medina formation in Mercer and Venango Counties, Pennsylvania.
As of June 30, 1996, 31.5 net wells are in production. The first quarterly
distribution was on July 8, 1996 for natural gas production during February,
March and April, 1996. All wells are on line.

Net Production revenue for the three months was $271,744 includes pumpers 
fees of $275.00 per
month per well  Expenses for this period include $75.00 per month per well
for administrative costs.

For the next twelve months management believes that the Partnership has
adequate capital.  No other wells will be drilled and, therefore, no
additional funds will be required. 

Although management does not anticipate that the Partnership will have to
do so, any additional funds which may be required will be obtained from
production revenues from Partnership wells or from borrowings by the
Partnership from Atlas or its affiliates, although Atlas is not
contractually committed to make such a loan.  No borrowings will be
obtained from third parties.

                                  PART II

Item 1.  Legal Proceeding
         None

Item 2.  Changes in Securities
         None

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities
         None

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders
         None

Item 5.  Other Matters
         None

Item 6.  Reports on Form 8-K
         The registrant filed no reports on Form 8-K during the last
         quarter of the period covered by this report.
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                       UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                ATLAS-ENERGY FOR THE NINETIES--PUBLIC #4 LTD.
                   A PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                              March 31,1997

                       BALANCE SHEET -  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<S>                                        <C>          <C>         <S>
ASSETS                                     3/31/97      12/31/96    Increase
                                                                   (Decrease)

Cash                                     $  235,969   $  204,711  $  31,258
Accounts receivable                         301,678      347,537    (45,859) 
Oil and gas wells and leases              6,257,263    6,461,901   (204,638) 
Organizational and syndication costs        895,017      924,287    (29,270)
                                         ===========  ==========  ========== 
              TOTAL ASSETS               $7,689,927   $7,938.436  $(248,510) 


LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL


Accounts payable                        $   28,990       25,069      3,912    
Partners' capital                        7,660,937    7,913,367   (252,430)
                                       ===========  ==========  ===========  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS CAPITAL  $7,689,927   $7,938,436, $(248,509)
</TABLE>
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                       STATEMENT OF INCOME - (UNAUDITED)

                  ATLAS-ENERGY FOR THE NINETIES--PUBLIC #4 LTD.
                    A PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                      For the three months ended March 31, 1997


REVENUE
Natural gas sales                                         $  353,141
Less direct operating costs:
Royalty interest                                              44,567
Other                                                         36,831
                                                           ----------
                                                              81,396

Net Production Revenues                                      271,744
Interest Income                                                2,018
                                                            ---------
Total Revenue                                                273,761

EXPENSES
Depletion and depreciation of oil and gas wells and leases   204,638
Amortization of organizational and syndication costs          29,270
General and administrative fees                                7,012
Professional fees                                             10,331
Other                                                          1,359
                                                           ----------
Total Expenses                                               252,610
                                                           ==========
NET income (LOSS)                                           $ 21,152

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                        STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS - (UNAUDITED)

                  ATLAS-ENERGY FOR THE NINETIES--PUBLIC #4 LTD.
                      A PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                   For the three months ended March 31, 1997

                                          Increase (Decrease) in Cash

Cash flows from operating activities
Net Income (Loss)                                        $    21,152
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
   provided by operating activities:
Depletion and depreciation                                   204,638
Amortization                                                  29,270
Decrease   accounts receivable                                45,859
Increase in accounts payable                                   3,921
                                                           -----------
Net cash provided by operating activities                    304,840

Cash flows used in financing activities:
Distributions to Partners                                  ( 273,582)
                                                           -----------
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash                               31,258

Cash at beginning of period                                  204,711
                                                           
Cash at March 31, 1997                                 $     235,969
                                                           ===========
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      STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL ACCOUNTS - (UNAUDITED)

                ATLAS-ENERGY FOR THE NINETIES--PUBLIC #4 LTD.
                   A PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                  For the three months March 31, 1997

<TABLE>

                                         MANAGING
                                         GENERAL     OTHER
                                         PARTNER     PARTNERS      TOTAL


<S>        <C>     <C>                 <C>          <C>         <C>
BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 1997             $1,378,492   $6,534,876  $7,913,367

Participation in revenue and expenses:

Natural gas sales                          67,936      203,808     271,744
Interest                                      505        1,513       2,018
Depletion and depreciation              (  10,326)  (  194,312)   (204,638)
Amortization                            (  29,270)           0     (29,270)
Other costs                             (   4,676)  (   14,026)    (18,702)
                                       -----------   ----------    --------
Net income  (loss)                         24,169   (    3,017)     21,152

Distributions                             (68,396)   ( 205,187)   (273,582)
                                       ===========   =========== ==========
BALANCE AT September 30, 1996         $ 1,334,265   $6,326,672  $7,660,937
</TABLE>
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             NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

          ATLAS-ENERGY FOR THE NINETIES--PUBLIC #4 LTD.
                   A PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                           March 31, 1997

1.      INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The financial statements as of March 31, 1997 for the three months then
ended have been prepared by the management of the Partnership without
audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included
in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to such rules and
regulations, although the Partnership believes that the disclosures are
adequate to make the information presented not misleading.  These financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the audited December 31, 1996
financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments
(consisting of only normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for
presentation have been included.

2.      SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Partnership uses the successful efforts method of accounting for oil
and gas activities.  Costs to acquire mineral interests in oil and gas
properties, drill and equip wells and organizational and syndication costs
are capitalized.  Oil and gas properties are periodically assessed and when
unamortized costs exceed expected future net cash flows, a loss is
recognized by a charge to income.

Capitalized costs of oil and gas wells, leases and organization and
syndication costs are depreciated, depleted and amortized by the unit of
production method.

                             SIGNATURES

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.

                Atlas-Energy for the Nineties--Public #4 Ltd.

By   (Signature and Title):                     Atlas Resources, Inc.,
                                                Managing General Partner

By   (Signature and Title):                  /s/ James R. O'Mara
                                                 James R. O'Mara
                         President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director

Date:   March 31, 1997

In Accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on
the dates indicated.

By  (Signature and Title):                  /s/ James R. O'Mara
                                                James R. O'Mara
                       President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director

Date:   March 31, 1997

By (Signature and Title):                   /S/   Tony C. Banks
                                                  Tony C. Banks
                              Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date:   March 31, 1997

                             SIGNATURES

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.

Atlas-Energy for the Nineties--Public #4 Ltd.

By   (Signature and Title):     Atlas Resources, Inc., Managing General
                                Partner

By   (Signature and Title):     /s/ James R. O'Mara
                                    James R. O'Mara
                       President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director

Date:   March 31, 1997

In Accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on
the dates indicated.

By  (Signature and Title):      /s/ James R. O'Mara
                                    James R. O'Mara
                       President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director

Date:   March 31, 1997

By (Signature and Title):       /s/  Tony  C. Banks
                                     Tony C. Banks
                              Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date:   March 31, 1997