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Ballmer Group is committed to improving economic mobility for children and families in the United States, funding leaders and organizations that have demonstrated the ability to reshape opportunity and reduce systemic inequities. We focus on multiple impact areas and systems that can impact economic mobility - such as early learning, K-12 education, college and career pathways, housing, health, and criminal justice - and we support leaders and organizations that focus on undoing systemic racism and the barriers it has created. Ballmer Group is both a national and regional funder – we have a presence and invest deeply in southeast Michigan, Washington state, and Los Angeles County. Ballmer Group was co-founded by philanthropist Connie Ballmer and her husband Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft, founder of USAFacts, and chairman of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Overview
Location
United States, Washington, Bellevue
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2015
Mentions in press and media 12
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| Feb 18, 2026 | The Boomerang Effect: Why Successful Professionals Are Returning to Rebuild Their Hometowns | Share Share Share Share Email When Steve Ballmer attended Detroit Homecoming in 2016, the billionaire former Microsoft CEO reconnected with the city where he grew up in Farmington Hills. Within a year, he had established a Detroit office fo... |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Steve Ballmer’s family office backs affordable housing funds | The LA Clippers owner and ex-Microsoft CEO’s Ballmer Group has committed a total of $150m to Avanath and Vistria vehicles in hopes others will follow. |
| Jul 20, 2025 | Ballmer, Gates, Stand Together, Valhalla, And John Overdeck Partnering To Launch NextLadder Ventures With Over $1 Billion | A coalition of foundations and philanthropists, including the Ballmer Group, Gates Foundation, Stand Together, Valhalla Foundation, and John Overdeck, has launched NextLadder Ventures, a $1 billion initiative aimed at expanding economic opp... |
| Sep 28, 2024 | The Resurgence of Canning: A Modern Revival of an Ancient Craft | In a world of fast food and instant gratification, a quiet revolution is brewing in kitchens across America. Canning, an age-old method of food preservation, is making a triumphant return. It’s not just about jars and lids; it’s about conne... |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Health | Study shows how pandemic affected teen boys and girls differently | Related Articles Health | Cyberattacks plague the health industry. Critics call feds’ response feeble and fractured Health | Historic numbers of Americans live by themselves as they age Health | Colorado leads nation in recent cocaine use a... |
| Aug 9, 2023 | Boys & Girls Clubs of the West Valley Announces $240,000 Gift from Ballmer Group | Boys & Girls Club Receives Gift from Ballmer Group Grant is part of significant $24 million investment in Boys & Girls Clubs in LA County CANOGA PARK, CALIFORNIA, USA, August 9, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- Today, Boys & Girls Club... |
| Mar 1, 2022 | University Of Oregon Announces $425 Million Gift For Children’s Behavioral Health | The University of Oregon will create a new institute for children's behavioral health with a gift of ... [+] more than $425 million from the Ballmer Group. getty |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Tech Moves: WTIA elects new board leadership; Adriane Brown joins American Airlines board | From left to right: Dave Cotter and Kristen Forecki (Dave Cotter and Convoy Photos) — The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) elected Dave Cotter as the new chair of its board of directors and Kristen Forecki as vice chair for... |
| Oct 31, 2018 | Billionaire Steve Ballmer Says Software is key to Solving Social Problems | Social Solutions has created technology tools that ultimately can provide for better outcomes for disadvantaged kids, said Steve Ballmer, philanthropist and the former CEO of Microsoft, and owner of the Los Angeles Clippers. |
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FAQ about Ballmer Group
When was Ballmer Group founded?
Ballmer Group was founded in 2015.
What has the press written about Ballmer Group?
Parsers VC has collected 12 articles mentioning Ballmer Group, among them “The Boomerang Effect: Why Successful Professionals Are Returning to Rebuild Their Hometowns” (Feb 18, 2026) and “Steve Ballmer’s family office backs affordable housing funds” (Oct 23, 2025).
Is Ballmer Group still active?
Yes, Ballmer Group is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Feb 23, 2026.