USAA has not publicly terminated business relationships due to religious beliefs or political views. USAA is a member of the Global Alliance for Responsible Media, which aims to demonetize advertisements and suppress content that “vilifies” individuals based on sexual orientation and gender identity, discusses “debated social issues in a negative or partisan context” or spreads “hate speech” (1)(2)(3). The company received a score of 100 on the Corporate Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign. Among other requirements, this means USAA has pledged to vet vendors based on LGBTQ policies (4).

USAA will contribute to faith-based groups as long as the services do not require religious conversion or adherence; however, the group will not contribute to “any charitable organization that discriminates against a person or group of people in its hiring and employment practices” (1) USAA will match up to $1,000 in employee donations to eligible charities (2). According to tax records, USAA is enabling ministries to receive funds (3).

USAA does not provide protections against viewpoint discrimination (1).

USAA has resisted requests to come out in opposition to the Texas voting reform bill (1). However, the company has instituted various DEI trainings and programs targeted at employees (2). CEO Wayne Peacock is a member of the Business Roundtable and Former CEO Stuart Parker signed its 2019 Statement on the Purpose of Corporation, which promotes stakeholder capitalism over traditional obligations to shareholders and customers (3)(4).

USAA is a member of the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (1)(2)(3). The company supports the San Antonio Pride Parade and has also committed to multiple acts of advocacy for the LGBTQ community (4)(5)(6). USAA is a copper sponsor of Out & Equal and a corporate partner of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (7)(8).

USAA has not used political donations for ideological purposes (1).