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Employees Southern Poverty Law Center Inc. James Knoepp

James Knoepp

Highest compensated employee

Senior Supervising Attorney at Southern Poverty Law Center Inc.

Fiscal year ended October 31, 2021. Published on January 25, 2026.

$199,807
2021

Total compensation

James Knoepp has been listed as an employee of Southern Poverty Law Center Inc. in Form 990 filings since at least fiscal year 2016. Total compensation for James Knoepp has increased by 22% from 2016 to 2021.

Annual compensation details

$199,807
+3.1%
Senior Supervising Attorney
2021
$166k
40 hrs/wk
$35k
--
$193,880
+7%
General Counsel
2020
$160k
40 hrs/wk
$35k
--
$181,223
General Counsel
2019
$150k
40 hrs/wk
$32k
--
$163,790
SR Supervising Attorney/General Counsel
2016
$141k
40 hrs/wk
$24k
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Total compensation by year

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Revisions to this profile

January 25, 2026:
2021 Southern Poverty Law Center Inc. 990 published
January 24, 2026:
2020 Southern Poverty Law Center Inc. 990 published
January 24, 2026:
2019 Southern Poverty Law Center Inc. 990 published

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