Biola University is a private Christian university located in Southern California. For over 116 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.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 20 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in California.
- Base
- $580k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $63k
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $343k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $323k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $26k
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $310k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $17k
- Benefits
- $22k
- Base
- $280k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $525
- Benefits
- $23k
- Base
- $232k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $58k
- Base
- $257k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $211k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $29k
- Base
- $238k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $672
- Benefits
- $2k
- Base
- $223k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $813
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $182k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $633
- Benefits
- $37k
- Base
- $181k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $387
- Benefits
- $21k
- Base
- $31k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $117k
- Benefits
- $53k
- Base
- $170k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $350
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $36k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $102k
- Benefits
- $8k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Above 90th percentile | $580k | — | $63k | $24k | $686k |
Secretary/evp, Univ Ops & Finance Secretary (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $343k | — | $2k | $19k | $381k |
Dean, Cinema & Media Arts Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentile | $323k | — | $26k | $17k | $377k |
Provost and Senior Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $310k | — | $17k | $22k | $363k |
Vp, Transformation (part Year) Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $280k | — | $525 | $23k | $317k |
Director, Center for Marriage Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentile | $232k | — | $1k | $58k | $301k |
General Counsel Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $257k | — | $3k | $1k | $274k |
Senior Associate Provost Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $211k | — | $1k | $29k | $253k |
Vp, Advancement (part Year) Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $238k | — | $672 | $2k | $251k |
Sr. Advisor to the President for University Mission Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $223k | — | $813 | $1k | $235k |
Asst. Secretary/vp of Finance Secretary (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $182k | — | $633 | $37k | $229k |
Asst. Secretary/assoc. VP of Facility and Auxiliary Ops Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $181k | — | $387 | $21k | $211k |
Former VP Enrollment, Marketing & Communication Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $31k | — | $117k | $53k | $206k |
Vp, Enrollment Management Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $170k | — | $350 | $13k | $190k |
Former Provost & Senior VP 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $36k | — | $102k | $8k | $152k |
Vp, Student Development Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $112k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $36k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $36k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $26k |
Trustee / Speaker Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $2k |
Plus 26 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Biola University Inc equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 9%
from 2022
From $629k in 2022 to $686k in 2023.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 9% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 12%.
- Secretary (Operational) pay rose 9% from 2022 to 2023.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 2% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Biola University Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Biola University Inc earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Biola University Inc received $686,355 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in California: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Biola University Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Biola University Inc falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Biola University Inc equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are Biola University Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Biola University Inc reported $250.2M in total revenue and $241.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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