Bellevue Fire Foundation
The Bellevue Fire Foundation supports the Bellevue Fire Department in protecting life, property, and the environment, funding equipment, training, and community engagement programs that go beyond city resources. It backs the 220 firefighters and paramedics who protect 39 square miles across seven Eastside communities: Bellevue, Medina, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point, Yarrow Point, Beaux Arts, and Newcastle.
Laura McCloud Mathers
Founder, President and CEO
Laura McCloud Mathers founded the Bellevue Fire Foundation after a career building Seattle institutions, including twelve years as the founding Membership Director of the Columbia Tower Club, where she helped start the Big Climb and the Auction of Washington Wines. Today she leads the Foundation's work equipping and championing Bellevue's firefighters.
Known For
The nonprofit behind Bellevue's firefighters: rescue jet skis on the water, specialized training, and lifesaving equipment the city budget alone can't reach.
Programs & Impact
Operation Water Rescue 425 (four sonar-equipped rescue jet skis with flotation platforms at Meydenbauer Bay and Vasa Park), the annual Breakfast with the Bellevue Fire Chief, firefighter recognition programs, a Microsoft 50-for-50 community grant (2025)
Why Vantage Members Should Care
Firefighters answer everything from bomb cyclones to water rescues, and the city budget covers the baseline, not the edge. The Foundation funds the edge: the specialized equipment, training, and community programs that make Bellevue's fire department a leader, so the people who risk everything have everything they need.
Address
P.O. Box 844, Bellevue, WA 98009
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How to Support Bellevue Fire Foundation
A step-by-step guide to supporting Bellevue Fire Foundation, one of the Puget Sound nonprofits curated by Vantage.
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Learn their mission
The Bellevue Fire Foundation supports the Bellevue Fire Department in protecting life, property, and the environment, funding equipment, training, and community engagement programs that go beyond city resources. It backs the 220 firefighters and paramedics who protect 39 square miles across seven Eastside communities: Bellevue, Medina, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point, Yarrow Point, Beaux Arts, and Newcastle.
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Identify how you can help
Decide whether you want to donate, volunteer, or share their mission with your network.
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Visit their website
Go to https://bellevuefirefoundation.org to see current campaigns, donation options, and volunteer opportunities.
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Make your contribution
Donate, sign up to volunteer, or share Bellevue Fire Foundation's work with people in your network who care about Nonprofit.
Frequently Asked
Questions about Bellevue Fire Foundation
What does Bellevue Fire Foundation do?+
The Bellevue Fire Foundation supports the Bellevue Fire Department in protecting life, property, and the environment, funding equipment, training, and community engagement programs that go beyond city resources. It backs the 220 firefighters and paramedics who protect 39 square miles across seven Eastside communities: Bellevue, Medina, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point, Yarrow Point, Beaux Arts, and Newcastle.
How can I support Bellevue Fire Foundation?+
You can support Bellevue Fire Foundation by donating, volunteering, or sharing their mission. Visit their website for current ways to get involved.
Where is Bellevue Fire Foundation located?+
Bellevue Fire Foundation serves the Bellevue area in Bellevue, Washington.
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