We support projects in the fields of

  • Performing and visual arts
  • Humanitarian aid
  • Medical research
  • Education and vocational training in Canton Berne

The Foundation and our support sectors

Before submitting an application

We welcome applications that are in line with our objectives, comply with our general criteria for submission, meet our deadlines for submission and conform to our guidelines.

How to submit an application successfully

Our history

By promoting culture, education, humanitarian aid and medical research, Stanley Thomas Johnson wanted to improve people’s quality of life.

The history of the Foundation

Living-room dancers, online archive

«IT DEPENDS» Weltalm Theater

Theatre

Endlich. Karin Minger

Dance

Heitere Fahne

Theatre

TANZhAUS Bern

Dance

Orchesterpraktikum und Sommerkonzerte

Music

Faking it. Joshua Monten

Dance

Ensemble Contrechamps “Duets for one”

Extra Time Plus Südpol Luzern

Theatre

La Via Lattea

Music

BewegGrund

Dance

Jazzwerkstatt Bern

Music, Jazz

eduLABs

Education Projects

Stanser Musiktage

Music, Jazz

guerillaclassics

Music

Integration project ICRM

Conflict and violence

There and Here Protein Dance UK

Dance

ParaSahel – DIMAS

Medical research

Biennale Bregaglia

Visual Arts

Theatre at home – a Webseite by Swiss dance and theatre artists for children amd families

Stranger in the Village, Aargauer Kunsthaus

Visual Arts

Erasmus klingt!

Music

«Gemüse Ackerdemie»

Education Projects

Last Tango

Visual Arts

«MITeinander – FÜReinander»

Education Projects

Norient Musik in Konfliktregionen

Music

Caritas Switzerland

Conflict and violence

Mlima's Tale Kiln Theatre UK

Theatre

Wie die Wanze wüten kann Theater MAX

Theatre

«Surprise macht Schule»

Education Projects

350 Million Herring - MoonMot

Music, Jazz

Kulturerbe, tanz!

Dance

Dialogue de l'Ombre Double, SIBJA Kollektiv et Teresa Rotemberg

Dates

Latest submission Decision by the Foundation Board
6 November 2025 16 March 2026
5 March 2026 15 June 2026
6 July 2026 2 November 2026

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