Steve and Connie Ballmer are splitting their $8 billion philanthropy into three so the people closest to the work can decide how the money is spent
- Posted on August 11, 2026
- By Fortune
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Steve and Connie Ballmer are decentralizing their $8 billion philanthropic initiative by transforming three regional offices into independent nonprofit organizations. This strategic restructuring empowers local leadership and decision-makers to allocate resources based on direct community knowledge. CEO Terri Ludwig emphasizes an entrepreneurial approach rather than traditional corporate spin-off methodology, enabling faster innovation and responsive funding strategies tailored to regional priorities.
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Steve and Connie Ballmer are splitting their $8 billion philanthropy into 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.
