Nonprofit · EIN 82-2012264
EARLY ENGAGEMENT
Tax-exempt · SANTA MONICA, CA 90402
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $96,317 | $63,155 | $33,162 | $56,732 | – | $56,732 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $56,915 | $37,784 | $19,131 | $23,570 | – | $23,570 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $96,117
- Program service revenue
- $200
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $52,363
- Occupancy
- $934
- Printing, publications and postage
- $652
- Other expenses
- $9,206
- Program services (functional)
- $53,551
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,570
- Total assets, end of year
- $56,732
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $56,732
- Cash, savings and investments
- $56,732
- Gross receipts
- $96,317
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEN SWETT | PRESIDENT | 40 | $0 |
| AMY ANDERSON | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| CARLO CABINALLA | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| LORELEI SHOEMAKER | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 |
| PATRICK SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEN SWETT | President | 40 | $0 |
| AMY ANDERSON | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| CARLO CABINALLA | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| LORELEI SHOEMAKER PHD | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| PATRICK SMITH | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 614 SAN VICENTE BLVD APT G, SANTA MONICA, CA 90402-1849
- In care of
- % BEN SWETT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 614 SAN VICENTE BLVD APT G, Santa Monica CA 90402
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- BEN SWETT, 614 SAN VICENTE BLVD APT G, Santa Monica CA 90402
- Signed the 990-EZ
- BEN SWETT, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (310) 428-1630
- Website
- WWW.EARLYENGAGEMENT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BORODA HOLM A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 82-2012264 or by the name EARLY ENGAGEMENT.
- 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
EARLY ENGAGEMENT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF LIFELONG MENTAL WELLNESS TOOLS (COGNITIVE, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS) IN YOUNG CHILDREN (0-3) BY SUPPORTING FATHERS. WE HELP FATHERS MANAGE THEMSELVES TO CREATE A FAMILY MENTAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT GIVES YOUNG CHILDREN THE BEST CHANCE OF DEVELOPING THE LIFELONG "MENTAL WEALTH" TRAITS OF CONFIDENCE, SELF- KNOWLEDGE, RESILIENCE AND PEOPLE SKILLS THAT LEAD TO SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, AT WORK AND IN RELATIONSHIPS, ULTIMATELY LEADING THEM TO GROW INTO RESPONSIBLE ADULTS WHO CAN TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES AND OTHERS.
Program accomplishments
- NEW PARENT EDUCATION, FOCUSED ON FATHERS. INCREASING SCOPE OF IMPACT VIA DEVELOPING "ELECTRONIC MEDIA DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR THE STRONG START NEW DADS PROGRAM (SSND) - AN EVIDENCE-DRIVEN PRE-BIRTH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INCREASE AND DEEPEN PARENT ENGAGEMENT IN NEW FATHERS, WHILE INCREASING COUPLE AND FAMILY MENTAL WELLNESS & RESILIENCE. OUR AIM IS TO EXPAND ADOPTION AND USAGE OF THE PROGRAM BEYOND UCLAHEALTH.Expenses $31,551
- NEW PARENT EDUCATION, FOCUSED ON FATHERS. IN-PERSON DELIVERY OF SUPPORT, INSTRUCTION AND PEER CONNECTION TO NEW FATHERS IN LOS ANGELES THROUGH START START DADTIME AND STRONG START PRACTICE. BUILT FATHER ENGAGEMENT THROUGH DIRECT DELIVERY OF OVER 2,700 PERSON HOURS OF FREE PARENT/CHILD SESSIONS THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AND PARKS/COMMUNITY CENTERS AND DELIVERY OF PROGRAMS TO FATHER IN "AT RISK" POPULATIONS IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS.Expenses $15,000
- ADVOCACY & PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT - PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, CONSULTING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO EARLY EDUCATION NONPROFITS, PRESCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN LOS ANGELES AND NATIONWIDE, WITH PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO OUR SPECIALTY OF FATHER ENGAGEMENT. DELIVERY OF STAFF SUPPORT AND LEADERSHIP. PRESENTATIONS AT STATE-WIDE AND NATIONAL ACADEMIC EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCES IN OUR FIELD OF EXPERTISE.Expenses $7,000
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-2012264
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $56,732
- Income (IRS master file)
- $96,317
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $96,317 | $63,155 | $56,732 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $56,915 | $37,784 | $23,570 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: BEN SWETT | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Benjamin Swett | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Benjamin Swett | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 82-2012264).
Questions about EARLY ENGAGEMENT
- What is the EIN of EARLY ENGAGEMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EARLY ENGAGEMENT is 82-2012264.
- Is EARLY ENGAGEMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to EARLY ENGAGEMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EARLY ENGAGEMENT 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 EARLY ENGAGEMENT due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EARLY ENGAGEMENT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EARLY ENGAGEMENT?
- The 990-N for 2023 names BEN SWETT.
- Who are the officers and directors of EARLY ENGAGEMENT?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EARLY ENGAGEMENT have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $96,317, expenses of $63,155 and total assets of $56,732 at year end.
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