Lincoln Financial's 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report: $9.6 million in community grants, 14,000+ volunteer hours

Advancing financial security through responsible business practices and community investment

Radnor, PA, August 3, 2026

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) today shared its 2025 Corporate Responsibility report, highlighting the company's continued progress in advancing its purpose of providing financial protection and security to customers and their communities through responsible business practices and sustainable growth.

The annual report, which covers activities from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2025, showcases how Lincoln is strengthening its business and delivering impact through its Strategic Pillars, core values and leadership attributes. It outlines ongoing efforts to support employees, serve customers, invest in communities, advance environmental priorities and uphold strong governance practices.

"Living our values is how our Lincoln team earns the trust of 17 million customers and gives real meaning to our brand promise: helping people confidently succeed their way," said Ellen Cooper, Chairman, President and CEO of Lincoln Financial. "Our commitment shows up in every dimension of how we operate: in products that meet our customers' needs across our four business lines, in governance that keeps us accountable, in our responsible business practices, and in a culture that develops and supports our colleagues. We're incredibly proud of what we've accomplished together and energized by the opportunity ahead."

Highlights of Lincoln Financial's 2025 Corporate Responsibility report include:

• Community Impact: More than 250 nonprofit partners received grants and support totaling more than $9.6 million, helping expand economic opportunity and strengthen financial resiliency in communities nationwide.
• Philanthropy and Volunteerism: Team Lincoln volunteers contributed over 14,000 hours of service, with more than 2,000 employees supporting local communities through hands-on volunteer efforts and charitable giving.
• Employee Experience: The company strengthened the employee experience through expanded development opportunities, enhanced engagement and continued investment in Total Rewards benefits and career growth.
• Governance and Integrity: Lincoln advanced its governance practices, reinforcing its commitment to ethical leadership, transparency and accountability while addressing emerging risks and opportunities.
• Environmental Progress: The company continued to advance its environmental strategy, including progress toward emissions reduction goals and the introduction of new environmental targets.

"At Lincoln, our commitment to supporting people and communities is how we bring our purpose to life every day," said Allison Green Johnson, President of the Lincoln Financial Foundation. "Through our partnerships, philanthropy and the passion of our employees, we are helping create stronger communities and brighter financial futures."

Lincoln Financial's 2025 Corporate Responsibility report can be viewed and downloaded here.