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Jason Harris

Dir/Gov Board Past Chair Until 01/24 · Lifescape Foundation

Dir/Gov Board Past Chair Until 01/24 at Lifescape Foundation. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 5 organizations on the Form 990 record.

Ambiguous identity This name matches 71 other individuals we could not verify as the same person. Each is kept as a separate record below — treat them as distinct people unless an explicit match is confirmed.

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Reported as Dir/Gov Board Past Chair Until 01/24 of Lifescape Foundation, based in Sioux Falls, SD.

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Also listed as Director of Sioux Residential Services INC, uncompensated.

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Also listed as Past Chair Until 01/2024 of Children's Care Hospital and School, uncompensated.

Facts extracted directly from each organization's Form 990, Part VII.

Biography Web-sourced

Jason Harris is a prominent Jewish educator and former congressional staffer with a passion for Jewish and Israeli history. He is the creator and host of the popular "Jew Oughta Know" podcast, which aims to make Jewish history accessible and engaging.

Harris previously served as the Executive Director of ISRAEL21C, a non-profit organization focused on showcasing Israeli innovation and culture. He stepped down from this role around January 2025 to become the Executive Director of Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach, Florida.

His career reflects a dedication to Jewish communal service and fostering a deeper understanding of Israel.

Compiled from public web sources (6 cited), grounded to the filed record.

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Tenure here

Jason Harris served as the Executive Director of ISRAEL21C until approximately January 2025. He was publicly identified in this role as early as January 2023. A precise start year for his tenure at ISRAEL21C is not readily available in the search results.

Education

Hornstein Program for Jewish Professional Leadership · M.A. in Near Eastern & Judaic Studies, Brandeis University
Hornstein Program for Jewish Professional Leadership · M.A. in Jewish Communal Service, Brandeis University
Davis · B.A. in International Relations, University of California
San Francisco State University · High School Social Studies Teaching Credential

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Organizations

Linked as the same person by IRS Schedule R, a shared officer mailing address, or shared fellow board members.

Lifescape Foundation Dir/Gov Board Past Chair Until 01/24 · $28.6M revenue · Sioux Falls, SDTHE MISSION OF THE LIFESCAPE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS SERVED BY LIFESCAPE. WE DO THIS THROUGH…Filed FY2023 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

Sioux Residential Services INC Director · $213K revenue · Sioux Falls, SDPROVIDE HOUSING UNITS FOR THE MENTALLY/PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED.Filed FY2023, FY2022, FY2021 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

Children's Care Hospital and School Past Chair Until 01/2024 · $46.6M revenue · Sioux Falls, SDEMPOWERING PEOPLE TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIFE.Filed FY2023 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

Lifescape Past Chair Until 01/2024 · $5.3M revenue · Sioux Falls, SDEMPOWERING PEOPLE TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIFE.VISION STATEMENT:LIFESCAPE WILL BE AN INNOVATIVE ORGANIZATION, PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES AND CREATIVE…Filed FY2023 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

South Dakota Achieve Past Chair Until 01/2024 · $43.7M revenue · Sioux Falls, SDPROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.Filed FY2023 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

Disambiguation

Other people named Jason Harris

Different individuals who share this name, separated by IRS Schedule R, mailing address, and shared-board evidence. The 990 carries no person identifier, so some may still be the same person. Showing 60 of 71 (most roles first).

Jason Harris 2 organizations · Nashville, TNUnited South and Eastern Tribesinc

Jason Harris 2 organizations · Austin, TXCenter for Equity and Adequacy in Public School Finance INC

Jason Harris 2 organizations · Eugene, OR, Springfield, ORConnected Lane County

Jason Harris 2 organizations · Oklahoma City, OKOklahoma Museums Association

Jason Harris 2 organizations · New Ulm, MNArchery Manufacturers Organization

Jason Harris 1 organization · Memphis, TND N A Developing Noblemen Academy

Jason Harris 1 organization · Hillsboro, NCCentre for Home Ownership & Economic Development Corporation I

Jason Harris 1 organization · Las Vegas, NVAl Minns Next Generation Project

Jason Harris 1 organization · Salt Lake City, UTHaika Foundation

Jason Harris 1 organization · Sarasota, FLEpilepsy Services of Sw Fl

Jason Harris 1 organization · Concord, NCBoys and Girls Club of Cabarrus County INC

Jason Harris 1 organization · Huntington, TXHuntington Summer Youth Program