What The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation does

The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation (JEHF / JEH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, founded in 2012 by Tom and Ellen Harris following the suicide of their daughter Jordan Elizabeth Harris. The foundation's mission is to prevent suicide, eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness, and provide hope to people affected by depression. It operates a portfolio of suicide prevention and mental health awareness programs targeting four primary segments: individuals affected by depression or suicide, K-12 schools, workplaces, and faith communities, with a regional service focus on North Texas.

Its core offerings are human-delivered, programmatically focused rather than technology-based. The anchor products are QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training and the Hope Squad peer-to-peer school program, supplemented by workplace and faith community workshops, online crisis resources, and postvention support. The foundation monetizes exclusively through charitable contributions, with a multi-channel fundraising stack that includes individual donations, event revenue, the tiered Lightkeeper Society membership program (Partner at $250 to Benefactor at $10,000 annually), planned giving, corporate matching gifts, and gifts of appreciated securities. Its primary annual events are the Bring the Conversation to Light Luncheon (entering its 13th year in 2026), the Light the Trail cycling fundraiser, and the Texas Peer-to-Peer Youth Mental Health Conference (co-organized with Grant Halliburton Foundation and Grace Loncar Foundation, entering its 4th year in 2026).

The foundation operates without a technology product layer; its "distribution" is field-based, with 6 employees and embedded relationships with North Texas school districts (including Mansfield ISD and North Richland Middle School), employers, and faith organizations. Externally, it has contributed over $700,000 to depression research nationally over the past 10 years. The organization is 100% donor funded with no parent company, no institutional investment, and no parent-subsidiary structure. Co-organizing partnerships with Grant Halliburton Foundation, Grace Loncar Foundation, and healthcare partners such as Cook Children's Medical Center and TCHATT anchor its regional ecosystem.

Name

The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation

Legal name

The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation

Website

https://jordanharrisfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas, that delivers suicide prevention training, peer-based school programs, and workplace and faith community mental health resources to individuals, schools, employers, and faith organizations across North Texas.

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Product category

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Suicide prevention programs
• Depression awareness
• QPR training
• Peer support education
• Mental health nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The foundation is 100% donor funded, accepting one-time and recurring gifts through online donation portal, text messaging, phone, and mail.
2. Event Fundraising: Revenue generated through event attendance, sponsorships, and fundraising at annual luncheons and the Light the Trail bike ride.
3. Lightkeeper Society Membership: Annual membership program with tiered levels: Benefactor ($10,000), Champion ($5,000), Ambassador ($1,000), Partner ($250). Members receive recognition in Impact Report, event programs, and special event invitations.
4. Planned Giving: Legacy society accepting bequests, life insurance beneficiary designations, retirement account beneficiaries, and charitable trusts.
5. Corporate Matching Gifts: Employer matching gift program where donors can have their gifts matched by their company, using EIN 46-5708450.
6. Stock Gifts: Gifts of appreciated securities accepted, providing donors tax benefits through charitable deductions and elimination of capital gains taxes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers suicide prevention education, peer support programs, and depression research funding. Its core offerings include QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training, the Hope Squad peer-based school program, signature community fundraising events, and crisis resource directories serving schools, workplaces, faith communities, and individuals in North Texas.

Product overview

The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2012 following the suicide of Jordan Elizabeth Harris. The foundation operates as a unified set of suicide prevention and depression awareness programs rather than a technology product. Its core offerings include QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training and Hope Squad peer-to-peer programs for schools. The foundation runs signature events including the Light the Trail cycling fundraiser, the annual Bring the Conversation to Light Luncheon, and the Texas Peer-to-Peer Youth Mental Health Conference. Programs span multiple areas including schools, workplaces, faith communities, and individuals. The foundation also funds depression research nationally, having contributed over $700,000 over 10 years. The organization provides crisis resources, training services, and maintains a Lightkeeper Society donor recognition program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• QPR Training Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) suicide prevention training that teaches participants to recognize warning signs, intervene, and help save lives. Delivered to individuals, schools, workplaces, and faith communities.
• Hope Squad Peer-based suicide prevention program that trains students to support fellow students who may be struggling with mental health issues. Implemented in North Texas schools, including Mansfield ISD and North Richland Middle School.
• Light the Trail Annual cycling event that brings the community together to honor those affected by suicide and depression while raising funds for the foundation's mission. 2026 ride scheduled for April 11 at Dutch Branch Park, Benbrook, TX.
• Bring the Conversation to Light Luncheon Annual fundraising luncheon that celebrates achievements in suicide prevention and depression awareness while bringing together community supporters. 13th annual scheduled for November 19, 2026. Free admission with registration required.
• Texas Peer-to-Peer Youth Mental Health Conference Annual conference for high school and middle school students focused on mental wellness, featuring keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and peer panels. 4th annual in 2026 at Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center in Arlington, TX. Co-organized with Grant Halliburton Foundation and The Grace Loncar Foundation.
• Schools Program Suicide prevention programming and support services tailored for educational institutions, including Hope Squad implementation and staff training.
• Workplace Program Mental health and suicide prevention resources and training for employers and employees to create supportive workplace environments.
• Faith Communities Program Outreach and training services designed to help faith-based organizations address mental health and provide support to their congregations.
• Individuals Program Resources and support for individuals affected by depression or suicide, including access to crisis lines and educational materials.
• Research Funding Financial contributions to depression research initiatives, with over $700,000 contributed nationally over the past 10 years.
• Crisis Lines and Help Resources Directory of crisis intervention resources and help websites for individuals in need of immediate mental health support, available 24/7 through the website.
• Lightkeeper Society Annual membership society recognizing major donors with benefits including Impact Report recognition, event program acknowledgment, and special event invitations. Membership tiers: Benefactor ($10,000), Champion ($5,000), Ambassador ($1,000), Partner ($250).

Quantifiable outcome

• $700,000+ contributed to depression research nationally over 10 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grant Halliburton FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the annual Texas Peer-to-Peer Youth Mental Health Conference. Grant Halliburton Foundation works to strengthen the network of mental health resources for children, teens, and young adults, promote better mental health, and prevent suicide.
• The Grace Loncar FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the annual Texas Peer-to-Peer Youth Mental Health Conference. The foundation's mission is to reduce the suicide rate among North Texas teens, young adults, and survivors of suicide loss through education, support, and resources.
• Cook Children's Medical CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind sponsor and promotional partner for the P2P Conference. Healthcare provider supporting youth mental health initiatives in North Texas.
• TCHATT ConsortiumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the P2P Conference. Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) program supporting school-based mental health services.
• Fort Worth OperaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind sponsor providing Project: Opera performance at the P2P Conference featuring Fort Worth Opera Hattie Mae Lesley Resident Artists joined by FWISD High School Students.
• Hope SquadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Dr. Gregory A. Hudnall through Hope4Utah. The foundation implements the Hope Squad peer-based suicide prevention program in North Texas schools. Hope Squad is a peer school-based program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sandy Hook Promise: National nonprofit that delivers school-based violence and suicide prevention programs (e.g., Say Something, Start With Hello) directly competing with Hope Squad for K-12 district contracts and educator mindshare.
• The Grace Loncar Foundation: North Texas foundation dedicated to reducing teen and young adult suicide through education and survivor support; co-organizes the P2P Conference with JEH and serves identical beneficiary populations in the same geography.
• The Trevor Project: Leading national organization focused on crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people; competes for youth mental health donations, employer partnerships, and media attention in an adjacent segment.
• The Jed Foundation (JED): National nonprofit protecting teen and young adult emotional health and preventing suicide through school and college programs; overlaps with JEH's school and faith community work and competes for the same major donor and foundation grants.
• Grant Halliburton Foundation: Dallas-based nonprofit focused on mental health education and suicide prevention for youth; co-organizes the Texas Peer-to-Peer Youth Mental Health Conference with the subject company and shares the same North Texas catchment and mission.
• Hope4Utah / Hope Squad: Originator of the Hope Squad peer-based school suicide prevention program that JEH implements in North Texas; the underlying IP owner and therefore both a licensor and a structural peer in school-based youth mental health.

Emerging players

• Born This Way Foundation: Foundation co-founded by Lady Gaga focused on youth mental health and kindness, partnering with schools and workplaces on peer support and resource development; adjacent peer in the same youth mental health donor pool.
• Child Mind Institute: Independent nonprofit focused on children's mental health, providing education, training, and clinical resources for families and schools; partial overlap with JEH's K-12 and family-facing programs at a larger national scale.

Broad incumbents

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): Largest national nonprofit funding suicide prevention research, education, and advocacy; competes for the same donor and corporate partnership dollars as JEH, but operates at a national scale with local chapters across Texas.

Others

• QPR Institute: Provider of the Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) suicide prevention training curriculum that JEH's Program Coordinator is certified to deliver; functions as both upstream supplier and indirect peer in the gatekeeper training market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

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