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.
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
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
A promising new treatment strategy to defeat the most common form of breast cancer
A new grant from the James and Diana Ramsay Foundation (JDRF) will rapidly move forward a breast cancer research project at the University of Adelaide.