Five of Bellaire’s community partners shared a presentation Dec. 1 to City Council outlining the successes and challenges of 2025 as the year comes to a close. The five partners included the Bellaire Police and Fire Foundation, Evelyn’s Park Conservancy, Friends of the Bellaire Library, Nature Discovery Center and Patrons for Bellaire Parks.

Check out a snapshot of how each local organization contributed to the city and/or its residents this year.

Bellaire Police and Fire Foundation

The nonprofit organization was created by residents in 2014 to enhance public safety in the city of Bellaire by assisting the police and fire departments. The organization helps fund equipment, technology and training for both public safety departments.

Here are the organization's highlights for 2025:
  • Annual donations given: $151,894
  • Largest donation received by the nonprofit: $12,500
  • Active members: 44
Projects funded through donations and grants awarded in 2024 and 2025 include:
  • $42,000 to create a drone for a first responder program
  • $33,640 for the fire department to receive thermal imaging cameras
  • $69,530 to expand the city's AED program
  • $10,120 for a multiforce forcible entry door system
Evelyn’s Park Conservancy


The nonprofit organization operates and maintains Evelyn’s Park, a 5-acre park in Bellaire that serves as a community space for residents.

Here are the organization's highlights for 2025:
  • Held around 13 free programming events
  • Had 115 students from grades 7-12 serve as teen ambassadors
  • The annual gala generated about $75,000 for operations
  • Generated a gross revenue of $242,000 from 60 different event rentals
Friends of the Bellaire Library

The nonprofit organization was established in 1951 and is devoted to the establishment, support and enhancement of the Bellaire City Library.

Here are the organization’s highlights for 2025:
  • Hosted two outdoor book sale events
  • Raised about $12,500 through various book sales
  • Helped maintain five little free libraries across Bellaire
Nature Discovery Center


The Nature Discovery Center is a nonprofit organization that serves as an educational nature center that features trails, a playground and interactive exhibits. It is located in Russ Pitman Park.

Here are the organization’s highlights for 2025:
  • Served 55-plus schools across the Greater Houston area
  • Reached approximately 5,100 students through field trips, outreaches and special programs
  • Has raised $1.37 million for the Enchanted Woods Nature Play Area capital campaign program
  • Saw over 15,600 visitors to the park in 2024, with an expectation to see similar numbers by the end of December
Patrons for Bellaire Parks

The nonprofit organization partners with the community to enhance the city’s public parks, trails and green spaces. The organization uses funds for additional parkland development, maintenance and upgrades.

Here are the organization’s highlights for 2025:
  • Raised a total of $166,244 through various events
  • Funded the Party at the Pavilion with a $25,000 donation
  • Donated $50,000 to the We Are Evergreen committee for the park’s redevelopment
  • Disbursed $213,075 for programs and events overall