{
  "id": 644889,
  "title": "Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer changes how his $8 billion philanthropy works",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/ex-microsoft-ceo-steve-ballmer-changes-how-his-8-billion-philanthropy",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T06:55:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/in-2015-steve-ballmer-and-his-wife-connie-founded-ballmer-group-that-has-donated-over-8-billion-since-11-years-later-they-are-changing-where-/articleshow/133173959.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "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…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}