William_Magee_(physician)
William Magee (physician)
American plastic surgeon
William P. Magee Jr. an American plastic and craniofacial surgeon, founded Operation Smile in 1982, with his wife, Kathleen S. Magee, B.S.N., M.Ed., M.S.W., and serves as the organization's Chief Executive Officer. Operation Smile is a private, non-profit volunteer medical services organization providing reconstructive surgery and related health care to indigent children and young adults in developing countries and the United States.
In addition to leading the organization as CEO, Magee also trains international physicians in craniofacial techniques through Operation Smile's annual Physician's Training Program. In 1999, the Magees envisioned and launched World Journey of Hope '99, the largest surgical mission in history dedicated to correcting facial deformities among some of the world's neediest children. The nine-week mission, the first-ever of its kind, transformed the lives of more than 5,300 children and young adults in 17 developing countries and in 10 cities across the United States.[1]
Magee's compensation from Operation Smile, Inc. was $517,944 for the year ending June 30, 2017; $518,471 for year ending June 30, 2016; $350,000 for the year ending June 30, 2014 according to the IRS Form 990 filed by Operation Smile, Inc. According to nonprofit tracker guidestar.org this salary level compared to total donations is considered highly above normal.[2] He has a very large family including his wife Kathy, his 5 children. Grandchildren including Riley, Will, Alec, and Isabelle Clifford.
According to the IRS Form 990 for 2012 Magee was paid $355,685 in reportable compensation by Operation Smile, Inc. for the year ending June 30, 2013.[3]