Giving Societies
Biola is immensely grateful for the many alumni, parents and friends who generously support the ongoing work of the university. Our giving societies are communities made of donors who support specific aspects of the university’s mission, make annual giving commitments, or demonstrate long-term faithfulness through recurring gifts.
Explore these donor communities and learn how you can be a part of their collective impact.
President's Circle
Honoring Generous Annual Giving
President’s Circle partners are alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends who provide generous support each year. Through their gifts to the Biola Fund or a variety of funds across campus, President’s Circle members help Biola provide a world-class biblically centered education for our students.
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Program Benefits
- New partner welcome packet with appreciation gift, and yearly renewal gift
- Quarterly e-prayer newsletters with messages from President Corey
- Special partner touch points throughout the year, including invitations to signature events on campus
President’s Circle Levels of Partnership
| Level | Amount |
|---|---|
| Insider (Biola faculty/staff) | $500 |
| Associate | $1,000 |
| Advocate | $2,500 |
| Leadership | $5,000 |
| Champion | $10,000 |
| Ambassador | $25,000 |
| Benefactor | $50,000 |
A Legacy of Impact
In 1980, Joel Camp enrolled at Biola College. On Parents’ Day, his dad and mom, Harold and Doris Camp, were introduced to Biola’s then-president, Richard Chase. Dr. Chase confided that his burden to meet the financial needs of Biola students was sometimes overwhelming.
This conversation motivated the Camps to start the President’s Circle — seven Biola families who committed to donate $1,000 per year to the Biola Fund. Members also met with President Chase to regularly pray for the Biola community.
Today, the President’s Circle has grown to over 900 faithful partners who are committed to generously supporting Biola’s mission on an annual basis and are faithful in praying for President Corey.
The Fount
Honoring Ongoing Monthly Support
The Fluor Fountain is an iconic landmark in the center of Biola’s campus, and the continuous flow of water running through the fountain creates an environment of peace, calm and rest for all who gather there.
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Whether through a recurring credit card gift, ACH or Biola’s payroll deduction program, consistent monthly support helps to sustain Biola University’s mission. We can move forward with confidence in providing a world-class, biblically centered education to our students because of the faithful and continuous support of our monthly donors.
Join The Fount by setting up a monthly recurring gift today.
1908 Society
Honoring Consecutive Years of Giving
1908 was a special year. That was the year a group with an extraordinary vision and commitment to Christian education founded the Bible Institute of Los Angeles. Ever since, faithful friends have helped support the ongoing mission of what is now Biola University — a world-class, biblically centered university preparing over 5,500 students to be salt and light in our world.
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The 1908 Society seeks to recognize the faithfulness of donors who have helped Biola sustain its mission through long-term, consecutive years of giving. Year after year, these gifts support our ongoing work of educating the next generation of Christian leaders.
A gift today is your first step toward being a part of this vital society.
Bell Ringer Society
Honoring Lifetime Giving Milestones
Named after Biola’s historic campus bells, the Bell Ringer Society honors generous supporters who have achieved significant lifetime giving milestones and are making a substantial difference by helping the ongoing mission of Biola University.
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- Bronze Bell: Special distinction
- Silver Bell: $250,000 - $499,999
- Gold Bell: $500,000 - $999,999
- Platinum Bell: $1,000,000 and above
The Bell Tower, located in the heart of our La Mirada campus, is an important historical landmark tying together our past and our future. Constructed in 1987, the tower includes five of the original 11 Meneely bells that were suspended atop Biola’s original downtown Los Angeles building in 1914. Along with the iconic Jesus Saves sign, these bells served as a message and beacon of hope to the surrounding community. Gordon Hooker, Biola’s official bell ringer, played the bells three times a day and twice on Sundays for over 30 years.
Today the bells are heard daily at 9:25 a.m. calling students to chapel, at noon and at 5 p.m. The Bell Tower has become a pivotal meeting place for group prayer and campus gatherings.
Your generous lifetime giving can make a difference for our students.
Eagles Athletic Association
The Eagles Athletic Association is the booster organization for the Biola University Athletics Department.
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The mission of the Eagles Athletic Association is to raise annual support for Biola Athletics in order to offset the rising costs of tuition and operational expenses. Biola offers a unique and transformative experience with a biblically centered education that prepares student-athletes to use their platform of athletics to share Christ with the world. The EAA is determined to make this life-changing experience more affordable for our student-athletes as they are trained in mind and character and prepared for their careers after Biola.
By joining the Eagles Athletic Association you will make the life-changing experience at Biola more affordable for our student-athletes.
Lyman Stewart Society
Named in honor of Biola University’s co-founder and visionary philanthropist, the Lyman Stewart Society recognizes those alumni, parents, and friends who have generously included Biola in their estate plans or financial stewardship strategy.
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The Society serves forward-looking supporters who wish to leave a lasting impact by utilizing planned giving vehicles—such as bequests in wills or trusts, beneficiary designations, charitable gift annuities, and IRA rollover gifts. By joining the Society, members partner directly with the university to align their personal values and financial legacies with Biola’s enduring mission.
The Lyman Stewart Society is instrumental to Biola’s long-term sustainability and growth. Legacy gifts provide vital funding for student scholarships, academic programs, and capital enhancements, ensuring that future generations of students have access to a biblically centered education. Beyond financial backing, the Society honors a community of faithful stewards whose commitments safeguard Biola’s core vision—equipping students in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ for generations to come