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Biola University Inc

Biola University is a private Christian university located in Southern California. For over 114 years, Biola has stood out as an institution grounded on biblically centered education, intentional …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Biola University Inc

Biola University is a nationally ranked private Christian university located in Southern California, and a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities

Founded
Headquarters
La Mirada, CA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B430
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1946

Mission

Biola University is a private Christian university located in Southern California. For over 114 years, Biola has stood out as an institution grounded on biblically centered education, intentional spiritual development, and career preparation, where all faculty, staff and students are professing Christians. With more than 145 academic programs through its six schools, Biola offers degrees ranging from Bachelor of Arts to doctoral degree.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B430
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.25%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.84
Program$0.84
84% to programs beats the peer average (73%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Biola University Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (13 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Biola University Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in La Mirada, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1908 and has been operating for 118 years. Its EIN is 950549600. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $224M in annual revenue. 126 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Biola University Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 950549600. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Biola University Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Biola University Inc is located in La Mirada, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1908 and has been active for 118 years. Its registered address is 13800 Biola Ave, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Biola University Inc has $224M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Biola University Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $224M in annual revenue. The organization has 126 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Biola University Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Biola University Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Biola University is a nationally ranked private Christian university located in Southern California, and a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Biola University Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1908.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $224M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Biola University Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Biola University Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 950549600, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
84% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3,468

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

MI
Michael A P•••••
Exec VP, Univ Ops & Finance

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Biola University Results at Oxy Invitational (College/University) - MileSplit United States
Mar 2026
ca.milesplit.com
Hays resident named to Dean's List at Biola University - Hays Post
Mar 2026
hayspost.com
College Credits: Northbrook Residents Named To Dean's List At Biola University - Patch
Mar 2026
patch.com
Local Resident Named to Dean's List at Biola University - The Desert Review
Feb 2026
www.thedesertreview.com
Long Beach Natives Named To Dean's List At Biola University - Patch
Feb 2026
patch.com
Helix graduate slugs his way into the Biola University baseball record book - Times of San Diego
Feb 2026
timesofsandiego.com
2022 Schedule | Biola University Eagles - MCLA
Jan 2026
mcla.us
2023 Schedule | Biola University Eagles - MCLA
Jan 2026
mcla.us
From an ex-lesbian: Why Biola University's Side B culture needs to change - Christian Post
Jan 2026
www.christianpost.com
2025 Schedule | Biola University Eagles - MCLA
Oct 2025
mcla.us
Form filed
$223.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$249.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$217.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$260.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$234.9M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$223.3M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$224.4M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$222.2M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$229.4M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$199.7M revenue
FY2014
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 126 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 126 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1908
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Biola University Inc

What is Biola University Inc?
Biola University Inc is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in La Mirada, United States. Biola University is a nationally ranked private Christian university located in Southern California, and a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities
When was Biola University Inc founded?
Biola University Inc was founded in 1908.
Who leads Biola University Inc?
Michael A Pierce serves as Exec VP, Univ Ops & Finance.
Where is Biola University Inc located?
Headquartered in La Mirada, CA, United States.
What is Biola University Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 84% of expenses go to program services.
Is Biola University Inc trustworthy?
Biola University Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Biola University Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 950549600.
What is Biola University Inc's website?
https://www.biola.edu