Who We Are

The Mecklenburg Medical Alliance and Endowment (MMAE) is a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to improve the health and quality of life for the people of Mecklenburg County. We accomplish this by initiating and/or funding healthcare projects in Mecklenburg County. Our members are primarily the spouses of physicians in Mecklenburg County. In addition, we welcome any community volunteers who wish to support MMAE’s mission.

Since its formation 75 years ago, MMAE has supported through funds and/or volunteers, more than 60 community health organizations and brought health programs to the community. Please join us in making Charlotte-Mecklenburg a healthier community.

T he mission of the Mecklenburg Medical Alliance and Endowment is to advocate for a healthier Charlotte-Mecklenburg community.


To accomplish our mission, MMAE sets forth the following objectives:

- To advocate and/or initiate projects and programs that address Mecklenburg Country healthcare needs
- To promote awareness of health-related, charitable, scientific, and educational needs in the community
- To solicit gifts/grants for MMAE’s Endowment, and to distribute grants to health-related programs in the community
- To develop the potential of MMAE’s members through leadership and service to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community

MMAE is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization.