The James and Diana Ramsay Foundation was established in 2008 by Diana Ramsay AO.
Our purpose is to honour the legacy of James and Diana Ramsay and their spirit of generosity. The Foundation aims to impact the lives of many people by fostering excellence in the arts, health innovations and programs for young people.
James and Diana Ramsay Foundation
Impact for South Australians

Over $15m in grants provided since 2009

80+ Partner Organisations

25 New Grants Approved in 2020/2021

60+ Fellowship and Scholarship Alumni

500,000+ Young South Australians Reached by JDRF Supported Programs
Our Impact
Grant Funding
We aim to impact the lives of many people by fostering excellence across our three key themes.
Championing a robust arts sector, increasing accessibility to the arts, and creating career pathways for artists.
Promoting the exploration and advancement of health innovations.
Supporting programs that promote well-being, resilience, and the opportunity for young people to thrive.
Latest News

Ramsay Art Prize 2025 Winner
The Art Gallery of South Australia today announced Jack Ball as the winner of the $100,000 Ramsay Art Prize, the nation’s most generous prize for

The Joy of Giving Book
We were delighted to welcome guests to the launch of The Joy of Giving: The Story of James & Diana Ramsay. Written by Roy Eccleston,

Ramsay Art Prize 2025 Finalist Announcement
The Art Gallery of South Australia today announced the twenty-two finalists for the Ramsay Art Prize 2025 – a $100,000 acquisitive prize for contemporary Australian