# Early Encounters Inc

Child day care nonprofit in Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39402. EIN 72-1344024. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Child day care (IRS activity code P33)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2000
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## How it compares

- Revenue $1,089,607 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 36 child care nonprofits in Mississippi; median $452,059.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Lamar County, Mississippi: about 15,830 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 24 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.5 per 1,000 children.
- Mississippi rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/mississippi

## Questions

**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.

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.