Google has removed over 50 diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) organizations from a public list of groups it funds through its U.S. Government Affairs and Public Policy team, according to a new watchdog report highlighted by CNBC.
Among the 58 removed organizations are well-known names like the Latino Leadership Alliance and the ACLU of Illinois. These groups were previously featured on Google’s 2024 list of funded partners but are no longer listed.
When asked for comment, a Google spokesperson responded:
“This report mischaracterizes our public policy contributions. We contribute to hundreds of groups from across the political spectrum that advocate for pro-innovation policies, and those groups change from year to year based on where our contributions will have the most impact.”
The move comes amid growing political pressure, especially after the Trump campaign announced plans to scrutinize corporate DEI programs. It remains unclear whether Google continues to privately support the removed organizations.
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Over the past year, Google has scaled back its public support for diversity initiatives. The company removed references to diversity and equity from its Responsible AI pages, eliminated diversity hiring targets, and excluded DEI language from its 10-K financial filings.
The groups cut from Google’s public funding list reportedly had mission statements referencing race, gender, and equity, terms the Trump campaign has urged federal agencies to avoid.
