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Crystal Stairs Inc

Improving the lives of families through child care services, research and advocacy

Arts & Culture Los Angeles, CA EIN 953510046 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Crystal Stairs Inc

Crystal Stairs Inc is a arts culture organization based in LOS ANGELES, United States. Annual revenue: $248.3 million. EIN: 953510046.

Founded
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A25
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1980

Mission

Improving the lives of families through child care services, research and advocacy

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A25
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.10%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Crystal Stairs Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 953510046. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $365M in annual revenue. 61 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Crystal Stairs Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Crystal Stairs Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.

Based on official tax filings, Crystal Stairs Inc has $365M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Crystal Stairs Inc is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $365M in annual revenue. The organization has 61 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Crystal Stairs Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Crystal Stairs Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Crystal Stairs Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Crystal Stairs Inc is a arts culture organization based in LOS ANGELES, United States. Annual revenue: $248.3 million. EIN: 953510046. Crystal Stairs Inc is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Crystal Stairs Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $365M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Crystal Stairs Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Crystal Stairs Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 953510046, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JA
Jackie B Majors
CEO

Officers & trustees (24)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alecia W•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
AM
Amber F••••
BOARD SECRETARY
BR
Bridgett L•••• B••••••••
Director
GI
Gil B••••
PAST BOARD MEMBER
HE
Heidi R•••
BOARD CHAIR
IL
Ileana S•••••••
Director
JA
Jackie B M•••••
CEO
JA
Jackie M•••••
CEO
JE
Jeffrey T•••••
PAST BOARD MEMBER
JO
John C••••••
VICE CHAIR/TREASURER
JO
John H•••
PAST INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MAN
KA
Katessa D••••
PAST BOARD MEMBER
KE
Kendall H••••
COO
LA
Laura C•••••••
HS DIRECTOR
LE
Leslie K•••••
BOARD MEMBER
LY
Ly T•••• G L•••••••••
CFO
MI
Michael T•••••
BOARD MEMBER
MI
Michel D•••
PROJECT MANAGER
PA
Paul S•••
AUDIT MANAGER
RE
Reagan F•••••
BOARD MEMBER
SO
Sonia I•••••
TREASURER
ST
Stephen R••••••
BOARD MEMBER
TA
Taishi T••••••
SENIOR APPLICATIONS PROGRA
VI
Victor L••
BOARD MEMBER
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Unpacking MSC World America’s Food Options - Porthole Cruise and Travel
Apr 2025
porthole.com
Form filed
$365.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Finding family services is hard. How South LA built a one-stop shop for people with young kids - LAist
Dec 2024
laist.com
Battle of the Mega-Ships? A European Behemoth Heads to the Caribbean. (Published 2024) - The New York Times
Nov 2024
www.nytimes.com
Form filed
$297.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Stephen Morris Stairs - View Obituary & Service Information - Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home
Jul 2023
www.fhnfuneralhome.com
Form filed
$252.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Ballmer Group Grant to Crystal Stairs, Inc., Advances Equity and Economic Mobility for African American Child Care Provi
Apr 2022
lasentinel.net
Form filed
$248.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
MSC Virtuosa: Smooth sailing on domestic cruise from Southampton - Cruise Trade News
Jun 2021
www.cruisetradenews.com
Form filed
$218.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
More Than Half Of LA Child Care Centers Closed. Who Is Watching The Kids Of Essential Workers? - LAist
Apr 2020
laist.com
Form filed
$182.2M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$164.7M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Friday Focus: Holly J. Mitchell - California Globe
Nov 2018
californiaglobe.com
Form filed
$143.5M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Margaret Mack Obituary (2017) - Anderson, SC - Anderson Independent-Mail - Legacy obituary
May 2017
www.legacy.com
Form filed
$132.3M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$118.3M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA
What's new: LDS author pens personal 'Parable of the Crystal Stairs' - Deseret News
Jul 2015
www.deseret.com

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Crystal Stairs Inc This page 77 $365.3 million -
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Tri-State German-American School 93 $62,903 94%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 61 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Crystal Stairs Inc

What is Crystal Stairs Inc?
Crystal Stairs Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Angeles, United States. Crystal Stairs Inc is a arts culture organization based in LOS ANGELES, United States. Annual revenue: $248.3 million. EIN: 953510046.
When was Crystal Stairs Inc founded?
Crystal Stairs Inc was founded in 1980.
Who leads Crystal Stairs Inc?
Jackie B Majors serves as CEO.
Where is Crystal Stairs Inc located?
Headquartered in Los Angeles, United States.
What is Crystal Stairs Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Crystal Stairs Inc trustworthy?
Crystal Stairs Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Crystal Stairs Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 953510046.
What is Crystal Stairs Inc's website?
http://www.crystalstairs.org