The Center for Intelligence Studies Inc
The Center for Intelligence Studies Inc is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Biloxi, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it made $17K in qualifying distributions.
The Center for Intelligence Studies Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $16,257
- -57.9% vs 2022
- Qualifying distributions (2023)
- $17,394
- -62.1% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $23,030
- -35.5% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $16,257 | $23,030 | $17,394 | — |
| 2022 | $9,012 | $38,602 | $35,679 | $45,853 | — |
| 2020 | $35,165 | $43,713 | $47,028 | — | $137 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Center for Intelligence Studies Inc is led by Charles S Viar, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Charles S Viar
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1 (2022) → $0 (2023)
Lloyd Mercer MD now incapacitated
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: E Jane Via PhD (2020) — Now Executive Board Member
- Former: Lloyd F Mercer MD (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $1, to Charles S Viar (Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about The Center for Intelligence Studies Inc
What is The Center for Intelligence Studies Inc?
The Center for Intelligence Studies Inc is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Biloxi, MS.
What is The Center for Intelligence Studies Inc's EIN?
The Center for Intelligence Studies Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1449798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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