Bond Family Foundation awards $10M to Taylor University for amphitheater and faith-focused plaza

Bond Family Foundation has awarded a $10 million gift to Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, to build a central campus space featuring an amphitheater, greenspace, and an illuminated cross. The grant also establishes an endowed concert series and supports development of a new chapel, tying into the university’s broader $500 million capital campaign. Scheduled for completion in fall 2027, the plaza will host worship, concerts, and student events, accommodating up to 4,000 people. The investment blends infrastructure and programming to deepen campus life and reinforce the university’s faith-centered mission.