Support is provided in particular to institutions and organisations in realising exactly defined, innovative projects. No individuals receive direct financial contributions. The Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation does not replace governmental support activities: at best it may supplement them.

Areas of support are principally as follows:

Scientific Research
The main emphasis is on medical research. Preference is given to projects which it can be hoped will provide the greatest and quickest possible relief of human suffering; i.e. medical, innovative research projects with important clinical relevance.
(for details see support sector «Scientific Research»)

Social Welfare - help for disabled and disadvantaged people
Support is given primarily to institutions which provide altruistic help for persons in need of assistance. Contributions are also provided for the procurement of appliances or facilities which make life easier for the disabled. (for details see support sector «Social Welfare»)

Development Cooperation in the Third World or in Transition countries
The principle «Help for Self-Help» has the highest priority. As this often concerns long-term projects which are beyond what the Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation is capable of supporting, the aid takes the form of cooperation with other national or international aid organisations (for details see support sector «Development Cooperation»)

Culture
The Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation provides further support in particular for young artists who have already shown evidence of talent in the fields of music, theatre, dance or the fine arts. To this end, the Foundation contributes to the production costs of free, professional groups which are not regularly subsidized (but not individuals). Institutions or schools which provide further training in any of these fields can receive support from the Foundation in the form of scholarships for students with limited means.
(for details, see support sector «Culture»)

Grants
Grants are made from the return on assets. Approximately four million Swiss Francs are available each year.