Caring for people is more than a core value. It’s practiced every day in communities across the country where our employees live and work. It’s how we make a real difference in the communities we call home.
2024 Employee Giving 365
Participants
Raised in donations by employees and matched by The Standard and Meiji Yasuda
Nonprofit organizations and schools supported
Total donations in 2024
Senior leaders on nonprofit and civic boards
Explore Our Commitment to Community
At The Standard, there are countless ways to get involved, give back and find your favorite way to care.
Philanthropy
The philosophy behind our charitable giving is shaped by the same attributes that help make us a leading provider of financial services: integrity, commitment and doing things differently.
Employee Programs
From paid volunteer time off to community service awards, we cultivate a broad and rewarding culture of caring.
Volunteer Expo
Our annual free event connects people with nonprofits that need their support.
Sustainable Practices
We’re as committed to our communities as we are to sustainable practices that reduce our ecological footprint.
Report to Our Communities and Customers
Learn how our foundation of solid business practices is creating a positive impact.
The Standard Charitable Foundation
The Standard Charitable Foundation awarded grants totaling $200,000 to five nonprofit organizations in 2025.
Dougy Center received $100,000 over two years to support its capital campaign for a new permanent home on the west side of the Portland metro area, a crucial step in meeting the region’s growing demand for grief-informed services. Dougy Center provides support and training locally, nationally and internationally to people and organizations seeking to assist children who are grieving.
Mission House received $50,000 to support renovation of the client service area including the kitchen and dining room as well as a full ADA remodel of client restrooms and showers. Mission House provides day services for people experiencing homelessness in Jacksonville, Florida.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry received $20,000 to support its low-sensory hours program, which provides a more welcoming experience for people who are sensitive to too much sensory input. These hours are especially inviting for families and adults looking for a smaller, more adaptive museum experience. The sensory-friendly environment addresses the needs of neurodiverse learners of all ages and ensures broad museum access for all visitors.
Special Olympics Georgia received $15,000 to support the Unified Sports program. The program partners athletes with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team, creating a quick path to friendship and understanding. The mission of Special Olympics Georgia is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics Minnesota received $15,000 to support the organization’s Unified Programming. Proven to reduce bullying and build stronger family and school relationships, this programming brings together people with and without intellectual disabilities for inclusive sports as well as school and health activities. The mission of Special Olympics Minnesota is to create a new world of inclusion and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities.
Recent Honors and Awards
100 score on the Disability Equality Index and recognized as “A Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”
Score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index
