Thus, this initiative became the first association in Wittenberg, registered as "Stiftung Cranach Höfe e. V." In addition to regular actions in public, the first cultural activities were developed, which took place between and in the dilapidated houses. The association also sought contact with the city. Donations were collected so that one day the establishment of a civic foundation would be possible, which would require an endowment capital. In September 1994, the Cranach Foundation was founded by the association. To this day, the sponsoring association is an important companion of the foundation's work and also financially supports the comprehensive cultural work with its membership fees.