Youth and community nonprofits / Mississippi / Hattiesburg
Child day care
Early Encounters Inc
A tax-exempt child day care nonprofit with a mailing address in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2000.
IRS facts
Type: Child day care (IRS activity code P33)
Mailing city (IRS): Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39402
EIN: 72-1344024
Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2000, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.
Revenue on its latest IRS filing: $1,089,607 (tax year ending 2024-12)
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How it compares
The only child care nonprofit in Hattiesburg in our directory.
Size: revenue of $1,089,607 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of the 36 child care nonprofits in Mississippi that report revenue to the IRS (the city count above also includes groups with none). The median is $452,059.
Our analysis of the IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), using each group's latest reported revenue. Groups are sorted by revenue and split into ten equal bands, using all Mississippi groups of this type (Child care, which covers several IRS activity codes). Size only, not a rating.
Around Hattiesburg and its county
Lamar County, Mississippi: the Census Bureau estimates about 15,830 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 24 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 1.5 per 1,000 children. The count includes PTAs, arts and day care groups, so it is not a measure of places for kids.
This group's ZIP code is matched to the county that holds most of its area, so counts are approximate. County figures come from the Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates.
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Questions about Early Encounters Inc
What is Early Encounters Inc's EIN?
Early Encounters Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1344024. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.
Is Early Encounters Inc a nonprofit?
Yes. The IRS lists Early Encounters Inc in Hattiesburg, Mississippi as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2000. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.
Are donations to Early Encounters Inc tax-deductible?
Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Early Encounters Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.
What does Early Encounters Inc do?
The IRS classifies Early Encounters Inc as: Child day care. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.
Do you run this organization?
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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (July 1, 2024). Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.
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