WORLD'S NINTH WEALTHIEST
Steve Ballmer
Owner, LA Clippers; Former CEO, Microsoft
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Steve Ballmer served as CEO of Microsoft from 2000 to 2014, overseeing the rise of Xbox, Azure, and enterprise cloud. He remains Microsoft's largest individual shareholder and is now primarily known as the famously enthusiastic owner of the Los Angeles Clippers NBA team, which he purchased in 2014.
Wealth in Context
Figures calculated from current net worth estimate
Steve Ballmer's wealth gained more today than 21,184 teachers earn in a year
Steve Ballmer's net worth could cover one year's school costs for every man, woman, and child in New Jersey
Steve Ballmer's net worth could build 2,589 new public schools
Source: National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, 2023
Holdings Breakdown
| Company | Ticker | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Microsoft Corporation Microsoft 2024 Proxy Statement / SEC Schedule 13G | MSFT | 333.3M | $373.48 | $124.5B |
Private Holdings & Other Assets Forbes 2025 Billionaires List | estimated | $5B | ||
About holdings: Includes the Los Angeles Clippers NBA franchise (purchased for $2B in 2014; current franchise value estimated at $4–5B) and other private investments.
Holdings last verified: December 1, 2024
Net Worth Over Time
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Historical values reflect current known holdings applied to historical market prices. Actual net worth may have differed due to share transactions over time.
Philanthropic Impact
Based on public foundation records, press releases, and giving pledges
Total known giving
$650 million
documented public giving only
Foundations
Connie and Steve Ballmer Foundation
USAFacts
Connie and Steve Ballmer Foundation — education, criminal justice & economic mobility
$500 million
estimated cumulative grants through 2023
The Ballmer Foundation focuses on economic mobility through education reform, criminal justice, and evidence-based social policy. It has funded early childhood education, college access programs, and criminal justice reform initiatives in the Pacific Northwest and nationally.
How this is calculated
Steve Ballmer's public stock holdings are sourced from SEC Form 4 filings and annual proxy statements. Net worth is calculated as (shares held × current market price) + private wealth estimate. The private wealth estimate is sourced from Forbes 2025 Billionaires List and is updated periodically — it does not change with market movements. Full methodology →