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Why do you even want to know, or judge, anyone's donations ? Do you ask store clerks who did they donate today ? Their manager ? Private life and personal decisions should be left personal.

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I think once you get to people in leadership roles they start having to set a good example for subordinates and a positive image for the company. Donor lists are also often public, especially at higher amounts.

Not sure at what level within a company that becomes a relevant question. It's not for store clerks and store managers. It is for the CEO.

Political donations are a matter of public record in US, so yes - we as a society have decided that we do want to know and judge.

Isn't that more to prevent corruption and dealing with conflicts of interest?

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