Nonprofit · EIN 95-3510046
CRYSTAL STAIRS INC
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90056
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $375,866,554 | $375,151,148 | $715,406 | $115,961,999 | $99,203,843 | $16,758,156 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $365,343,668 | $360,943,134 | $4,400,534 | $107,208,413 | $91,447,948 | $15,760,465 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $297,778,847 | $296,977,290 | $801,557 | $89,325,923 | $77,975,205 | $11,350,718 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $375,426,092
- of which government grants
- $322,879,343
- Program service revenue
- $44,737
- Investment income
- $344,189
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $49,341
- Other revenue
- $51,536
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,465,702
- Other salaries and wages
- $32,479,661
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $44,042,896
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $36,967
- Accounting fees
- $112,426
- Occupancy
- $7,867,144
- Travel
- $141,268
- Depreciation
- $1,013,064
- Program services (functional)
- $364,723,496
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,423,317
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,335
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $107,208,413
- Total assets, end of year
- $115,961,999
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $99,203,843
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,758,156
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,595,018
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,368,401
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $16,758,156
- Gross receipts
- $376,337,746
- Employees
- 612
- Volunteers
- 1,372
- Year formed
- 1980
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACKIE MAJORS | CEO Officer | 40 | $420,643 | $32,427 |
| KENDALL HIRAI | COO Officer | 40 | $241,713 | $29,575 |
| LY TANYA G LOUGHRIDGE | CFO Officer | 40 | $233,667 | $36,298 |
| LISA D MORRIS | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER & GEN COUNSEL Officer | 40 | $197,121 | $36,939 |
| SINTHIA ARUYA | SENIOR DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,462 | $40,562 |
| LAURA CARDENAS | HS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,964 | $36,272 |
| ARMEN AGHAIAN | DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,879 | $2,112 |
| LASHONNA GRANT | HS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,147 | $23,286 |
| MICHEL DORY | PROJECT MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,084 | $7,360 |
| HEIDI ROTH | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REAGAN FEENEY | PAST BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN COLEMAN | VICE CHAIR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER FINCH | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALECIA WINFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESLIE KELLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN ROBERTS | PAST BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE QUAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NDIDI UKA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LENISE YARBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACKIE MAJORS | CEO Officer | 40 | $443,830 | $20,533 |
| KENDALL HIRAI | COO Officer | 40 | $277,396 | $23,553 |
| LY TANYA G LOUGHRIDGE | CFO Officer | 40 | $257,673 | $30,252 |
| LISA D MORRIS | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $203,819 | $34,900 |
| SINTHIA ARUYA | SENIOR DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 1 | $157,978 | $34,756 |
| LAURA CARDENAS | HS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,286 | $31,716 |
| ILEANA SARAFIAN | DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,218 | $13,915 |
| LASHONNA GRANT | HS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 1 | $115,377 | $15,272 |
| HEIDI ROTH | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REAGAN FEENEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN COLEMAN | VICE CHAIR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER FINCH | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTOR LEE | PAST BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALECIA WINFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE KELLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN ROBERTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE QUAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NDIDI UKA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LENISE YARBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACKIE MAJORS | CEO Officer | 40 | $347,443 | $17,590 |
| KENDALL HIRAI | COO Officer | 40 | $220,801 | $22,364 |
| LY TANYA G LOUGHRIDGE | CFO Officer | 40 | $214,579 | $27,633 |
| LISA D MORRIS | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND GENERAL COUSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $193,765 | $24,238 |
| LAURA CARDENAS | HS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,813 | $30,649 |
| PAUL SHAW | AUDIT MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,100 | $29,070 |
| DAPHNE OAKLEY-EVERETT | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,619 | $0 |
| ILEANA SARAFIAN | DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,737 | $14,129 |
| HEIDI ROTH | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REAGAN FEENEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN COLEMAN | VICE CHAIR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER FINCH | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTOR LEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALECIA WINFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE KELLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN ROBERTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5110 W GOLDLEAF CIR STE 150, LOS ANGELES, CA 90056-1287
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JACKIE B MAJORS, 5110 GOLDLEAF CIRCLE 150, LOS ANGELES, CA 90056
- Signed the 990
- JACKIE B MAJORS, CEO
- Phone
- (323) 299-8998
- Website
- WWW.CRYSTALSTAIRS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GYL LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-3510046 or by the name CRYSTAL STAIRS INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
IMPROVING THE LIVES OF FAMILIES THROUGH CHILD CARE SERVICES, RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY
Program accomplishments
- CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - UNDER CONTRACTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (CDSS) CHILDCARE AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION, WE ADMINISTER A CHILD CARE PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WHO ARE CYCLING OFF WELFARE (CALWORKS) AS WELL AS THOSE WHO ARE NOT IN THE WELFARE SYSTEM. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT FAMILY ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY PAYING FOR CHILD CARE SO THAT PARENTS CAN WORK, SEEK WORK OR ATTEND SCHOOL/TRAINING. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES CHILD CARE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES REFERRED BY PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES BECAUSE THEIR CHILDREN ARE "AT RISK" OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT. WE CERTIFY THE FAMILY'S ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILD CARE, ASSIST THEM TO LOOK FOR AND SELECT CHILD CARE, PROVIDE REFERRALS TO OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AS NEEDED, AND MAKE MONTHLY PAYMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS THEY SELECT TO CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN. WE ENROLLED 13,368 FAMILIES WITH A TOTAL OF 22,950 CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 12 YEARS OLD, AND MADE MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO 7,667 LICENSED AND LICENSE-EXEMPT CHILD CARE PROVIDERS FOR THEIR SERVICES TO ENROLLED CHILDREN.Expenses $262,215,552 · revenue $96,273
- CALWORKS STAGE 1 CHILD CARE - UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPT. OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES (DPSS), WE ADMINISTER A CHILD CARE PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR CASH-AIDED FAMILIES STARTING THE TRANSITION FROM WELFARE TO WORK. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROMOTE A FAMILY'S ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH EMPLOYMENT AND/OR EDUCATION/TRAINING THAT WILL LEAD TO EMPLOYMENT. WE CERTIFY THE FAMILY'S ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILD CARE, ASSIST THEM TO LOOK FOR AND SELECT CHILD CARE, AND MAKE MONTHLY PAYMENTS FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS THEY SELECT TO CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN. WE ENROLLED 6,379 FAMILIES WITH A TOTAL OF 10,753 CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 12 YEARS OLD, AND MADE MONTHLY CHILD CARE PAYMENTS TO 4,790 LICENSED AND LICENSE-EXEMPT CHILD CARE PROVIDERS FOR THEIR SERVICES TO ENROLLED CHILDREN.Expenses $67,817,747
- HEAD START AND STATE PRESCHOOL: UNDER THREE GRANTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WE ADMINISTER HEAD START, EARLY HEAD START AND CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP GRANTS FUNDED FOR 1,258 CHILDREN AGES 1 TO 5 YEARS OLD. ALTHOUGH THE PROGRAM WAS UNDER ENROLLED EVERY MONTH IT ACCUMULATIVELY SERVICED 1,586 CHILDREN AND 1,487 FAMILIES THIS PAST YEAR. THERE WERE 1,372 VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATING IN CLASS AND AT HOME LEARNING. OF THOSE CHILDREN ENROLLED, 240 WERE STUDENTS THAT WERE DUALLY SERVICED IN OUR CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S STATE PRESCHOOL AND HEAD START PROGRAM WHICH ALLOWS US TO PROVIDE FULL-DAY SERVICES AND 398 CHILDREN WHERE SERVICED THROUGH OUR CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIPS WHO PROVIDED FULL DAY SERVICES TO WORKING PARENTS AND THOSE WHO ARE IN SCHOOL AND NEEDED EXTENDED HOURS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED FULL-DAY SERVICES AT OUR 16 CENTERS FOR 195 DAYS FOR 849 CHILDREN. OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ENROLLED, 39% HAD ELIGIBILITY AT 100% BELOW FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES; 47% WERE RECEIVING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE (TANIF OR SSI); 5% WERE IN FOSTER CARE; 5% WERE REPORTED AS BEING HOMELESS; AND 4% WERE OVER INCOME. IN ADDITION, 10% OF THOSE CHILDREN HAD AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (IEP) OR INDIVIDUAL FAMILY SERVICES PLAN RECEIVING DISABILITY SERVICES. THE GOAL OF OUR PROGRAM IS TO PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS BY ENHANCING THE SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILDREN AND TO SUPPORT FAMILY ENGAGEMENT THAT LEADS TO PARENTS TAKING ON OR MAINTAINING THEIR ROLE AS THE CHILD'S MOST INFLUENTIAL TEACHER. WE TAKE A "HOLISTIC" APPROACH TO SERVING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THAT ALLOW US TO SUPPORT THEM IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, NUTRITION, MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH OUR STAFF DIRECTLY OR THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE PARTNER. WE HAVE A SHARED GOVERNANCE APPROACH WHERE PARENTS ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN DECISION MAKING.Expenses $27,218,479
- CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRALQSLACOMMUNITY VOICESCHILD CARE BRIDGEExpenses $7,471,718
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-3510046
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $115,961,999
- Income (IRS master file)
- $376,337,746
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $375,866,554 | $375,151,148 | $115,961,999 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $365,343,668 | $360,943,134 | $107,208,413 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $297,778,847 | $296,977,290 | $89,325,923 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $252,729,672 | $249,923,474 | $49,664,464 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 95-3510046).
Questions about CRYSTAL STAIRS INC
- What is the EIN of CRYSTAL STAIRS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CRYSTAL STAIRS INC is 95-3510046.
- Is CRYSTAL STAIRS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to CRYSTAL STAIRS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CRYSTAL STAIRS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CRYSTAL STAIRS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CRYSTAL STAIRS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CRYSTAL STAIRS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JACKIE B MAJORS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CRYSTAL STAIRS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $420,643 (JACKIE MAJORS, CEO).
- How much revenue does CRYSTAL STAIRS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $375,866,554, expenses of $375,151,148 and total assets of $115,961,999 at year end.
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