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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Biola University is a nationally ranked private Christian university located in Southern California, and a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)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
- government registration
- financial records (13 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBiola 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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BIOLA UNIVERSITY INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Biola University Results at Oxy Invitational (College/University) - MileSplit United States
Hays resident named to Dean's List at Biola University - Hays Post
College Credits: Northbrook Residents Named To Dean's List At Biola University - Patch
Local Resident Named to Dean's List at Biola University - The Desert Review
Long Beach Natives Named To Dean's List At Biola University - Patch
Helix graduate slugs his way into the Biola University baseball record book - Times of San Diego
2022 Schedule | Biola University Eagles - MCLA
2023 Schedule | Biola University Eagles - MCLA
From an ex-lesbian: Why Biola University's Side B culture needs to change - Christian Post
2025 Schedule | Biola University Eagles - MCLA
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 126 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1908
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Programs & activitiesNo 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