Corporate Change in Action
Track confirmed corporate policy changes advancing free speech, religious freedom, charitable giving neutrality, financial access, and other Viewpoint Diversity Score priorities.
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Microsoft Broadens Gift-Match Eligibility
Microsoft removed the SPLC list as a screening tool and now allows employee gift matching to all lawful 501(c)(3) organizations, including religious charities. The updated policy was fully implemented in July 2026 and is now reflected in Microsoft’s public materials.
- Removed the Southern Poverty Law Center list as an employee gift match program eligibility filter in October 2025.
- Expanded matching eligibility in January 2026 to all lawful 501(c)(3) organizations, including religious organizations.
- Microsoft will rely only on the IRS’ updated list (except for the instances where the 501(c)(3) is engaged in fraudulent or illegal activities).
- Fully implemented the changes as of July 6, 2026, and updated its public policy accordingly.
Shareholder proposals brought detransitioners’ stories to corporate leaders
When our shareholder proposals addressing health insurance coverage for gender-transition procedures on minors reached the ballot, detransitioners Chloe Cole, Soren Aldaco, and Camille Kiefel shared their experiences directly with shareholders at the annual meetings of American Express, IBM, Merck, and Home Depot.
Their testimony brought the real-world impact of these policies before corporate executives, directors, shareholders, and employees.
Home Depot shareholders hear detransitioner testimony
Chloe Cole addressed Home Depot shareholders regarding the impact of corporate health insurance coverage for gender-transition procedures on minors.
American Express shareholders hear detransitioner testimony
Soren Aldaco shared firsthand testimony with American Express shareholders regarding the human impact of gender-transition procedures on minors.
SPLC “Hate Map” filter to be removed from gift-match screening
DoorDash committed to taking the steps necessary to remove the SPLC “Hate Map” filter as a mandatory and default screening mechanism in its employee gift-match program.
Employee gift-matching opened to religious institutions
Wells Fargo’s employee matching program is now open to religious institutions.
SPLC “Hate Group” list ruled out of charitable giving
AmEx clarified they do not and will not use the SPLC “Hate Group” list in their charitable giving. Employees are, and will continue to be, permitted to donate to religious orgs through AmEx’s employee giving programs.
SPLC filter disabled in employee gift matching
AT&T asked Benevity to disable their filter that excludes certain conservative and religious nonprofits using the SPLC’s “hate group” list, ensuring that legitimate faith-based charities are no longer excluded from its gift matching program.
Gift-match restrictions removed for religious organizations
Following our engagement last year, BlackRock had taken a close look at its gift-match program and made several changes. BlackRock removed the Benevity filter to screen out religious organizations that discriminate on religious grounds. BlackRock removed the requirement that donations be used by religious organizations for non-sectarian purposes.
Vague speech restrictions removed from online banking policy
East West Bank made changes to its online banking policy, removing prohibitions against vague terms such as “hate,” “bigoted,” and “offensive” speech.
SPLC metrics ruled out of company operations
Meta confirmed that it is not using SPLC metrics in any aspect of its operations. Meta also granted permission to publicly state that our engagement prompted the internal review, and the company confirmed its non-reliance on SPLC data.
Religious charities given equal access to gift matching
The gift-matching program is now neutral toward religious charities, and it isn’t currently using any political exclusion lists for donations. Employees can donate to faith-based organizations through NVIDIA’s program without special hurdles.
SPLC list dropped from policy decisions and gift matching
Salesforce confirmed that it no longer uses the SPLC or any external list for Acceptable Use Policy Decisions and has directed Benevity to stop using the SPLC’s list to disqualify nonprofits in Salesforce’s employee giving match.
Committed not to dispense mifepristone
The retailer confirmed it will not sell mifepristone in its US pharmacies.
Company health plans no longer cover gender-transition procedures for minors
Schwab confirmed that its self-insured health plan and its third-party administered plans no longer cover gender-transition surgical or pharmaceutical treatments for minors. Schwab further confirmed that it had stepped away from participation in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, whose standards had been a significant focus of our prior engagement with the company.
Gift matching opened to all confirmed 501(c)(3) organizations
Company policy updated to confirm religious status is no longer a barrier to employee charitable-giving matches.
Off-duty religious and political expression expressly protected
Updated policy recognizes employees’ right to engage in religious and political dialogue outside of work.
Equal nonprofit pricing extended to religious organizations
Company changed pricing treatment to ensure religious nonprofits receive the same discounts as other eligible nonprofits.
SPLC list removed as a charitable-giving disqualifier
Policy updated to remove use of the SPLC list, ensuring neutral and inclusive charitable-giving standards.
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