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Hobby Lobby

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Oklahoma City, United States

970 Locations

Hobby Lobby is a retail chain offering a wide range of arts and crafts supplies, home decor, and seasonal items. Known for its extensive inventory, Hobby Lobby serves hobbyists, DIY enthusiasts, and decorators with high-quality products and a varied selection of creative inspiration.

CCI Score

CCI Score: Hobby Lobby

-32.21

0.02%

Latest Event

Hobby Lobby's 2024 Political Contributions Profile

OpenSecrets data shows that Hobby Lobby Stores contributed $46,104 during the 2024 campaign finance cycle and reported no lobbying expenditures. This level of political spending is minimal relative to the company’s size and suggests limited direct influence on policy, a factor seen as reducing potential complicity in authoritarian influence.

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Hobby Lobby is currently rated as a Toadie.

-30 to -44 CCI Score
Companies scoring in this range actively seek to please authoritarian regimes. They offer proactive support and assistance in exchange for preferential treatment, compromising ethical standards for business gains and political favor.

Latest Events

  • Hobby Lobby's 2024 Political Contributions Profile Logo
    FEB
    06
    2025

    OpenSecrets data shows that Hobby Lobby Stores contributed $46,104 during the 2024 campaign finance cycle and reported no lobbying expenditures. This level of political spending is minimal relative to the company’s size and suggests limited direct influence on policy, a factor seen as reducing potential complicity in authoritarian influence.

  • +10

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    April 1

    The profile indicates that Hobby Lobby Stores has maintained very low levels of financial political engagement—with only $46,104 in contributions and no lobbying reported in the relevant cycle. In an era when corporate political expenditures can be used to amplify authoritarian agendas, this restrained political spending is viewed as a positive, anti-fascist signal.

    Hobby Lobby Stores Profile: Summary • OpenSecrets

  • Hobby Lobby's Controversial Political Donations Logo
    NOV
    05
    2024

    On November 5, 2024, an article detailed Hobby Lobby's extensive political donations to conservative causes, highlighting significant contributions to candidates and organizations that support policies aligned with religious and traditional values. The company’s leadership, including founder David Green and his family, plays an active role in shaping political discourse and public policy, as seen in their involvement in landmark cases such as Burwell v. Hobby Lobby.

  • -75

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    April 1

    The article outlines Hobby Lobby's substantial donations to conservative causes and candidates, which promote policies that align with far-right and authoritarian ideologies. This financial support for politically charged causes, including backing groups aligned with extremist views, contributes to undermining progressive and inclusive public policy.

    The Landscape of Hobby Lobby Political Donations

  • -70

    Executive Political Engagement

    April 1

    Hobby Lobby’s leadership, particularly the Green family, is prominently involved in political engagement and has been vocal about aligning their business practices with conservative and religious principles. Their active political engagement reinforces a political agenda that favors authoritarian-style policies, thereby contributing to a divisive political landscape.

    The Landscape of Hobby Lobby Political Donations

  • Hobby Lobby Founder Funds Controversial Election Integrity Efforts Logo
    OCT
    23
    2024

    The Wall Street Journal analysis indicates that Hobby Lobby founder David Green, through the Servant Foundation, has provided funding to organizations linked to efforts targeting election outcomes—efforts that critics associate with the 'Stop the Steal 2.0' movement ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

  • -80

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    April 1

    Hobby Lobby founder David Green’s donations via the Servant Foundation have been linked to funding organizations that aim to contest election outcomes. This support, which aligns with efforts described as 'Stop the Steal 2.0,' undermines democratic processes and signals an endorsement of far-right, authoritarian tactics.

    WSJ: Is Hobby Lobby's David Green donating to 'election integrity'?

  • Hobby Lobby Settles DOJ Artifact Smuggling Case Logo
    OCT
    01
    2023

    Hobby Lobby settled with the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations of smuggling cultural artifacts from Iraq, consenting to the forfeiture of the artifacts and paying $3 million as part of the settlement.

  • -60

    Supply Chain Ethics

    April 1

    The settlement reveals unethical supply chain practices as Hobby Lobby was implicated in smuggling cultural artifacts from Iraq. This behavior demonstrates a disregard for cultural heritage and ethical sourcing, undermining corporate responsibility and contributing indirectly to harmful practices.

    Hobby Lobby Archives | Global Supply Chain Law Blog

  • Settlement of Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Logo
    MAY
    09
    2023

    Hobby Lobby settled a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the EEOC after firing a clerk who sought to use her service dog as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA. As part of a three-year consent decree, the retail chain agreed to pay $50,000 and implement revised policies, procedures, and employee training to ensure compliance with the ADA.

  • -70

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    April 1

    Hobby Lobby's handling of the accommodation request for a service dog—resulting in both termination of the employee and subsequent litigation—demonstrates a disregard for established ADA guidelines. This incident reflects negatively on the company's commitment to fair labor practices and worker rights, falling under the 'Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices' category.

    Hobby Lobby To Pay $50,000 To Settle Disability Discrimination Suit

  • Hobby Lobby Strengthens Supply Chain Ethics Logo
    MAY
    01
    2019

    In a 2019 document, Hobby Lobby outlined its supply chain policies which explicitly prohibit conducting business with suppliers involved in child or forced labor and human trafficking. The policy also mandates periodic verification and includes penalties such as termination for non-compliance.

  • +60

    Supply Chain Ethics

    April 1

    Hobby Lobby's policy clearly prohibits suppliers using child labor, forced labor, or engaging in human trafficking, indicating a commitment to ethical supply chain practices and human rights. This proactive measure supports responsible sourcing and labor rights, which aligns with anti-fascist and human rights-focused principles.

    PDF Supply Chain

  • Hobby Lobby ADA Consent Decree for Disability Bias Logo
    SEP
    22
    2007

    Hobby Lobby failed to reasonably accommodate a disabled employee's wheelchair use, resulting in a consent decree by the EEOC that mandates a $35,000 payment, revisions to internal policies, updated employee handbooks, and training on the ADA.

  • -80

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    April 1

    Hobby Lobby's refusal to accommodate an employee with mobility limitations, leading to a discharge and subsequent legal action under the ADA, demonstrates a serious lapse in respecting labor rights and human dignity. The enforcement action through a consent decree and mandated policy overhauls underscores the company's failure to adhere to ethical labor practices.

    Hobby Lobby To Pay $35,000 For Disability Bias

Corporate Financials

Revenue
2021
$5.00B

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