Biola University
Biola University reported $257.5 million in revenue and $242.4 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $85.15 went to program services, $13.59 to management and general costs and $1.26 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 82.1% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $649,271 (PRESIDENT). 253 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 1% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $242MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $258MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 85.1% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 13.6% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.14 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 8.8% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 82.1% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $649,271 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.27% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 253 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 19.9 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 25 of 26 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseSchool of science, technology and health:the vision of the school of science, technology and health at Biola University is to equip a new generation of ethically thoughtful professionals in the sciences and health care, grounded in a christian worldview, educated in an academically rigorous environment, ready to assume positions of leadership, and able to provide the clear moral vision the world desperately needs. The school of science, technology and health offers 16 bachelor's degree program and 3 masters degree programs, and a selection of 10 minors. Degrees available include b.s. In…
Auxiliary services:auxiliary services serves the Biola University community through the biola store, conference services, dining services, the print shop, residential facilities, and student transportation. Auxiliary services offers conference services for youth organizations, churches, sports camps, community groups, and other external organizations. There are six eateries available on Biola University's campus, including caf biola which is the main dining facility, eagles' nest, and the heritage caf. Residential facilities include 10 residence halls and seven apartment buildings offered as…
Student services:student services includes student development and intercollegiate athletics. This includes a variety of student support, such as student communications, title ix administration, student engagement and wellness, housing personnel, career development, academic advising, and the counseling center for students. It also includes support for international students, special-needs students, veterans, and off-campus students
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $607,094 | $0 | $42,177 | $649,271 |
| DEAN, CINEMA & MEDIA ARTS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $349,620 | $0 | $32,074 | $381,694 |
| SECRETARY/EVP, UNIV OPS & FINANCE Highest compensated employee, 0.00 hrs/week | $336,941 | $0 | $37,708 | $374,649 |
| PROVOST AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $332,901 | $0 | $39,149 | $372,050 |
| DEAN, TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $246,882 | $0 | $53,748 | $300,630 |
| DEAN, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $263,974 | $0 | $32,218 | $296,192 |
| GENERAL COUNSEL Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $262,243 | $0 | $14,329 | $276,572 |
| CATION & BRAND MARKETING Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $233,499 | $0 | $21,298 | $254,797 |
253 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Biola University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $2.8M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b26 · 25 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aNo
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26Yes
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 53,248
- Volunteers Part I, line 627
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| BON APPETIT Food management | $7,292,558 |
| WE ONEIL CONSTRUCTION CO OF CALIFORNIA General contractor | $4,027,974 |
| GRAY WEST CONSTRUCTION INC General contractor | $2,239,313 |
| GENSLER AND ASSOCARCHITECTS Architecture and design firm | $1,638,610 |
| SLINGSHOT LP Bookstore, printshop and mail services | $1,577,470 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 55 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
33 private foundations reported grants to Biola University totaling $1.6M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
Correct a figure or respond
Every number above is copied from Biola University's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Biola University, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
Share or embed this breakdown
Of every $100 Biola University spent in FY2025, $85.15 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
Embed on your site
Similar-sized charities in this cause
- Drake UniversityDes Moines, IA · revenue $256M · programs 89.9% · FY2025
- Campbell UniversityBuies Creek, NC · revenue $258M · programs 88.4% · FY2025
- Community Services for ChildrenAllentown, PA · revenue $255M · programs 97.7% · FY2025
- Scholarship AmericaMinneapolis, MN · revenue $260M · programs 93.9% · 2025
- Early Learning Coalition of Miami Dade MonroeCoral Gables, FL · revenue $250M · programs 96.7% · FY2025
Questions people ask
How much of Biola University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Biola University reported that 85.1% of its $242.4 million in expenses went to program services, 13.6% to management and general and 1.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Biola University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Biola University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $649,271, for the role of PRESIDENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Biola University get its money?
Of $257.5 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 8.8% came from contributions and grants (including 0.4% from government grants) and 82.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Biola University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 95-0549600 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202601279349303220 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202531279349301963 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202441309349303809 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202311299349304966 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202241319349300424 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202111319349302461 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 95-0549600: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.