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.
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We aim to impact the lives of many people by fostering excellence across our three key themes.
$20 million
Over $20 million of grants awarded
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Over 220 projects supported
500,000
Young South Australians reached
James and Diana Ramsay Foundation
Impact for South Australians
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Over $15m in grants provided since 2009
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80+ Partner Organisations
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25 New Grants Approved in 2020/2021
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60+ Fellowship and Scholarship Alumni
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500,000+ Young South Australians Reached by JDRF Supported Programs
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2024 Creative Australia Award
The James and Diana Ramsay Foundation is immensely proud to receive the Philanthropy Leadership Award from Creative Australia. The board and staff of the Foundation
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2025 RACS Scholarships and Grants Program
Apply to the 2025 RACS Scholarships and Grants ProgramOpen 25 March – 6 May 2024 Do you have a curious mind? Are you keen to
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Guildhouse Fellow Announced
Guildhouse, the Art Gallery of South Australia and the James & Diana Ramsay Foundation are delighted to announce South Australian contemporary jeweller Kyoko Hashimoto as the 2023