Ballmer’s philanthropy commits to funding 10,000 affordable housing units in WA

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 766

Last Updated: 7 hours, 30 minutes ago

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The Ballmer Group is committing hundreds of millions of dollars to fund 10,000 new affordable rental homes in Washington state, a dramatic investment focused on keeping families out of homelessness.

The money, announced Thursday, will cover up to $150,000 in forgivable loans per unit, which could result in as much as $1.5 billion from the philanthropy founded by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie. Though it’s unclear if the total will …

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