After donating $8 billion, Steve and Connie Ballmer create three regional philanthropies so people closest to the work can decide how the money is spent

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1. Tue, 11 August 2026

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   • fortune.com15:31first to reportedited after publishing
     After donating $8 billion, Steve and Connie Ballmer create three regional philanthropies so people closest to the work can decide how the money is spent

     previouslySteve and Connie Ballmer are splitting their $8 billion philanthropy in three so the people closest to the work can decide how the money is spent

     Ballmer Group is spinning its three regional offices into independent nonprofits, and CEO Terri Ludwig says she'd rather run them like startups than spin-offs.

2. Wed, 12 August 2026

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   • Times of India06:55
     Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer changes how his $8 billion philanthropy works

     Steve and Connie Ballmer are redefining their charitable strategy. The Ballmer Group is set to detach three regional branches, allowing them to operate as independent nonprofits. This adaptation is designed to align funding strategies more closely with the needs of local communities. With over eight billion dollars donated to charity, the Ballmers will shift their emphasis toward national-level initiatives focusing on economic mobility.