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Ballmers restructure $8B philanthropy, spinning off regional offices

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Steve and Connie Ballmer are restructuring their $8 billion philanthropy, the Ballmer Group, by spinning off its three regional offices into independent nonprofits. These new entities, MoveUp Southeast Michigan, MoveUp LA, and MoveUp Washington, will manage their own decision-making and funding, allowing the Ballmers to focus their national efforts on advancing economic mobility. This move aims to empower local leaders and ensure permanent resources within each region, while maintaining existing grantee commitments. AI

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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.

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