Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (i)Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5. | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015 |
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1
Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015: | ||||
| a | ||||
| b | ||||
| c | ||||
| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a | ||||
| b | ||||
| c Excess from 2013....... | ||||
| d From 2014....... | ||||
| e From 2015....... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Software ID: | 15000238 |
| Software Version: | 2015v3.0 |
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY | BIOLA PUBLICIZES ITS RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY THROUGH ADVERTISEMENTS, BROADCASTS, AND MAILERS. IT IS ALSO INCLUDED ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE, IN ITS CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK. |
| Schedule E, Part I, Line 6(a) FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE FROM A GOVERNMENT | BIOLA UNIVERSITY SERVES AS A CONDUIT TO RECEIVE AND DISBURSE STUDENT AID FUNDS FROM GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES SUCH AS THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES UNDER THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: FEDERAL ACADEMIC COMPETITIVENESS GRANT PROGRAM, FEDERAL PELL AWARD GRANT PROGRAM, FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM, FEDERAL NATIONAL SMART GRANT PROGRAM, FEDERAL NURSING STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM, FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT, FEDERAL WORK STUDY. |
| Schedule E, Part I, Line 5(d) DISCRIMINATION BY RACE | BIOLA DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE WITH REGARD TO RACE IN THE AWARDING OF ANY INSTITUTIONALLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, HOWEVER, THE UNIVERSITY ASSISTS IN ADMINISTRATION OF A LIMITED NUMBER OF SMALL PRIVATELY DONATED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS THAT (AMONG OTHER FACTORS) FAVOR MEMBERS OF ONE OR MORE RACIAL MINORITY GROUPS AND DO NOT SIGNIFICANTLY DEROGATE FROM THE UNIVERSITY'S RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY. |
| Software ID: | 15000238 |
| Software Version: | 2015v3.0 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services | (Expenses $ 22,343,247 including grants of $ 5,966,832)(Revenue $ 26,369,672) OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: Christian Apologetics: This specialized graduate program (Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics) is an interdisciplinary degree that educates students to articulate and defend the great truths of the historic Christian faith from the standpoint of philosophy, history, Biblical studies, theology, and cultural studies. The Christian Apologetics department also offers special learning program and lectures for the public and churches, as well as a certificate program in the defense of the faith for lay people. Science and Religion: The Masters of Arts Degree in Science and Religion is designed to provide individuals with the essential background in theology, history, and philosophy necessary to integrate evangelical Christianity with modern science. The master's program relates to Christianity and the sciences are designed for Christian students who have basic training in a natural science. This program also offers advanced seminars that focus on current theological issues within specific scientific disciplines. COOK SCHOOL OF INTERCULTURAL STUDIES The primary objective of the Cook School of Intercultural Studies arises from the mandate given by the Lord Jesus Christ to make disciples of every nation based on an understanding of both human beings and culture. The CSICS strives to enable students to demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of human beings within their cultural setting. We further strive to enable students to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the theological, historical, sociological anthropological and linguistic issues associated with the cross-cultural communication of the gospel through a broad range of professions and vocations. It is the desire of the faculty that each student in the program will find in their particular career choice the means to effective cross-cultural personal ministry and evangelism. In the undergraduate departments students are exposed to the foundational concepts within anthropology, cross-cultural engagement, cultural diversity, cross-cultural communication, and theologizing within cultural contexts. Students work closely with their advisors to build a program according to their career objectives. They are encouraged to choose specific concentrations that provide the skills for their chosen careers, or in combination with other disciplines in the university to combine their cross-cultural skills with preparation in bicultural education, cross-cultural media communication, social work, cross-cultural counseling, international relations or international business administration. In the graduate departments students engage in a deeper level of critical analysis of theories and practices associated with global issues, the internationalization of the Christian faith, the study of cultures and culture change, and the formation of pedagogical concepts and practices appropriate to cross-cultural educational theory and practice. A unique feature of the graduate studies degrees is the use of blended delivery systems that allow students who are currently in working careers to pursue their degrees while still remaining in their careers. THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION: The School of Education serves a diverse student body, consisting of more than 500 students: 300 undergraduate students (240 Liberal Studies majors and approximately 160 Single Subject majors) and 210 graduate students. Our full-time faculty is comprised of outstanding professionals with decades of combined experience in classroom and administrative settings. At the undergraduate level, the School of Education is home to the Liberal Studies major, which consistently ranks among the five most popular undergraduate majors at Biola. At the graduate level, the School of Education offers the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) and Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) Programs and can be taken in person, online, or in combination and can be tailored to meet the individual interests of new and experienced teachers alike. In 2017, we will also launch two new online graduate programs: the M.S. in Special Education and the M.S. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Publication. Our state-accredited teacher preparation program offers teaching credentials (multiple subject; single subject; and education specialist, mild/moderate) at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. We also offer the Clear Credential at the graduate level and five levels of Early Childhood permits at the undergraduate and graduate level. All credential and permit programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Crowell School of Business The Crowell School of Business prepares students academically with a foundational business education while nurturing their Christian commitment through solid biblical integration in courses and contact with faculty and staff. The mission of the Crowell School of Business is to equip students to develop a biblical worldview so as to see business as ministry: * To prepare students for excellence and leadership in their career. * To be strong in mind and character, and mature in faith so that they will make an impact for God in this time and place. * To develop a student's God-given talents and pursue excellence by maintaining high expectations and proficiency in their unique field of interest. Biola University, through its Crowell School of Business, is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs to offer a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with concentrations in the following: Business Analytics, International Business, Management, Marketing and Marketing-Management. In 2015, the Crowell School of Business introduced a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting degree. Each program is structured to give the student broad understanding of the social and economic environment in which Christian business persons function, and provides a common body of knowledge for students who elect this major. Students study economics, finance, management, business law, accounting, and marketing as the core of the major based upon quantitative management skills. The five individual concentrations prepare students through additional specified courses to enter a career field in those areas, or to select a graduate school upon graduation. It is the purpose of the Crowell School of Business to prepare highly skilled, technically competent business persons who have broad preparation in the liberal arts as well, and who can make significant contributions in the workplace or in Christian organizations they may serve. The mission of the Biola MBA Program is to provide advanced business study, integrating biblically based teaching to train and equip business professionals and developing faith, character, and an entrepreneurial spirit to produce Christ-centered men and women to impact their workplace. Building from that heritage, the Biola MBA is a rigorous and broadly based advanced business study. Its hallmark is a passion for creativity, vision, innovative problem solving, and the highest of ethical standards. You will be taught by carefully selected faculty who know first-hand the rigors of 21st century commerce. They are ready to equip and prepare you to impact and transform today's marketplace. New Flex MBA Program The Flex MBA program allows students to customize their MBA experience. An MBA student may take a part-time or a full-time academic load. Applicants have the option to choose to attend full-time if starting in the fall, or may choose to enroll part-time in a fall or spring start. The Crowell School of Business MPAcc program is a 33-unit program (for accounting undergraduates) specifically designed to meet state-established academic requirements for becoming a certified public accountant (CPA). We also offer a part-time and full -time option. We provide leveling courses for students that do not have a business or accounting back-ground. Interterm Session To facilitate the completion of graduation and also to allow exposure to creative learning and to enrich students' academic programs, the University provides an Interterm program in January. A selected array of general education, Bible, electives and graduate courses is offered. Students may enrich their course of study and reduce the overall time to completion or decrease their regular course load by careful selection of Interterm courses. Certain courses or workshops may be offered during Interterm that is not listed in the catalog. Courses may be innovative or the content may be in response to specialized needs or current topics. Opportunities to participate in travel and other non-traditional courses are also offered by various departments through the office of Cross-Cultural Engagement, which organizes Biola Study Tours. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15 DETERMINING COMPENSATION | THE COMMITTEE ON THE PRESIDENT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SERVES AS THE UNIVERSITY'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, COMPRISED SOLELY OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS, NONE OF WHICH HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS. THE COMMITTEE DEVELOPS, CONSISTENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S PHILOSOPHY AND PRINCIPLES, THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE GOALS AND THE CRITERIA TO BE USED IN DETERMINING MERIT INCREASES CRITERIA FOR THE PRESIDENT (CEO) AND THE VICE PRESIDENTS. THE FULL BOARD REVIEWS AND VALIDATES THESE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 13 Whistleblower policy | Biola's Board of Trustee approved a Whistleblower Policy on September 11, 2015 and the hotline went live on February 11, 2016. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee | Executive Committee: The Board of Trustees shall appoint a permanent Committee Executive composed of the Chair, Vice-Chair and President, as ex-officio members and three or more At-Large Trustees. The Executive Committee shall have the authority to act for the Board. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | THE ORGANIZATION'S SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM IT ENGAGES TO REVIEW THE RETURN. THE FINAL DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. BIOLA POSTS FORM 990, EXCLUDING SCHEDULE B, PRIOR TO FILING, ON A SECURE WEB SITE AND INFORMS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THAT IT IS AVAILABLE FOR THEIR REVIEW. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy | THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, IS CHARGED WITH MONITORING PROPOSED OR ONGOING TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ADDRESSING ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS. PURSUANT TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE, AIMED AT DETERMINING ANY FAMILY AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS AND TRANSACTIONS OR OTHER TRANSACTIONS THAT MAY POSE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT, IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL COVERED PERSONS (I .E. BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP OR KEY EMPLOYEES, IF ANY). |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official | The Independent Board of Trustees reviews and determines annually the compensation for the President. Comparably data from Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities is used in this analysis. The deliberation and decision are documented in the Board's minutes. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | WHILE FEDERAL TAX LAWS DO NOT MANDATE THAT THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION, THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE AT WWW.BIOLA.EDU. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances | Change in Split Interest Agreements - -251052; Asset Retirement Obligation - -77847; |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4D Description of Other Program Services | Summer Session Summer Session provides students with the opportunity for a greater degree of flexibility in planning their total program. Students may enrich their course of study and reduce the overall time to completion or decrease their regular course load by careful selection of Summer Session courses. Visiting students find it refreshing to study in a different atmosphere and perhaps a different locale, and entering students find it helpful in gaining advanced standing. Courses may be applied to both the degree and the teaching credential programs. Instruction is offered in standard courses by the Biola faculty and capable visiting professors. Certain courses or workshops may be offered during Summer Session that are not listed in this catalog. These may be innovative courses created in response to current topics or specialized needs. |
| Software ID: | 15000238 |
| Software Version: | 2015v3.0 |