irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $202KMULTICULTURAL CAREER WORKSHOPSINCE 1983, THE ANNUAL TWO-DAY IRTS MULTICULTURAL CAREER WORKSHOP HAS HELPED STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES WITH OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR INDUSTRY, AS WELL AS BY INTRODUCING THEM TO RECRUITERS FROM TOP COMPANIES. MORE THAN 156 STUDENTS WERE SELECTED FROM ACROSS THE NATION TO RECEIVE A FULL DAY OF ORIENTATION, BEFORE HAVING AN OPPORTUNITY TO INTERVIEW FOR JOBS AND/OR INTERNSHIPS WITH RECRUITERS FROM BROADCASTING, CABLE, ADVERTISING, PUBLISHING, DIGITAL AND ANCILLARY MEDIA COMPANIES.
- #2 $66KFACULTY SEMINARIRTS FACULTY SEMINARS PROVIDE A FORUM FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATORS AND CAREER SERVICE PROFESSIONALS FROM ACROSS THE NATION TO MEET WITH TOP MEDIA PROFESSIONALS IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND THE SWEEPING CHANGES TAKING PLACE IN OUR INDUSTRY, AS WELL AS WHERE THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITIES EXIST FOR THEIR STUDENTS. THIS ALLOWS EDUCATORS TO TEACH IN A MORE TIMELY AND RELEVANT WAY. FOR MORE THAN FIVE DECADES THESE SEMINARS HAVE PROVIDED A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD WHERE PROFESSORS FROM SCHOOLS THAT VARY IN SIZE, WEALTH, REPUTATION, AND APPROACH ALL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR FROM THOSE AT THE FOREFRONT OF OUR INDUSTRY. THE THEME OF THE 2024 PROGRAM WAS MEDIA INSIDERS: TODAY'S OPPORTUNITIES AND TOMORROW'S CHALLENGES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Faculty/Industry Seminar
Program that brings university educators and career services professionals together with top media executives to understand industry changes, trends like AI, and hiring insights to better prepare students for media careers
Hall of Mentorship Dinner
Annual event honoring senior media leaders for their mentorship, promoting a culture of guidance and support in the industry while advancing IRTS’s educational mission
IRTS Summer Fellowship Program
Summer program offering interns access to industry professionals, mentorship, and networking opportunities, including informational interviews and orientation to help define career focus in media
Multicultural Career Workshop
Annual two-day event that educates students and recent graduates about media industry opportunities and connects them with recruiters from broadcasting, cable, advertising, digital, and ancillary media companies for jobs and internships
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Hosts industry events on media innovation and leadershipHosts events such as the Hall of Mentorship Dinner in New York City to honor media industry leaders for their mentorship and to foster dialogue on media transformation, including discussions on AI’s impact on content creation, audience engagement, and campaign strategy.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Hosts multicultural career workshops for studentsOrganizes an annual two-day multicultural career workshop that provides orientation and job/internship interview opportunities with recruiters from broadcasting, cable, advertising, publishing, digital, and ancillary media companies for over 150 students selected nationally; expanded to a virtual 3-day format during the pandemic, serving over 422 students and recent graduates.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Organizes faculty seminars to align academic training with media industry needsConducts faculty seminars that connect university educators and career service professionals with top media industry leaders to understand evolving industry practices, hiring trends, and student opportunities, improving academic preparation; included access to events like the International CES in 2020.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Provides mentorship and career development programs for emerging media professionalsOffers structured mentorship pipelines, access to a database of industry professionals, and opportunities for informational interviews to support career exploration and decision-making for emerging media professionals, including through fellowship programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.17M
Contributions & grants$1.09M93%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$79K7%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$1.30M
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$819K
Grants paid out$229K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.65M
Cash$350K
Investments$1.22M
Liabilities$108K
Net assets$1.54M
Liquid reserves14.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -6.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOYCE TUDRYN | PRESIDENT | 60 | $407K |
| MARILYN ELLIS | VP PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION | 40 | $170K |
| LAUREN KRUK-WINOKUR | VP ACADEMIC PROGRAMS | 40 | $170K |
board members · 22
- AARON WALTON — DIRECTOR
- ABBY AUERBACH — DIRECTOR
- ADAM GAYNOR — DIRECTOR
- ALEC GERSTER — DIRECTOR
- ALISON LEVIN — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW PARRAGA — DIRECTOR
- ANDY MEYER — DIRECTOR
- ANN PERO HAILER — DIRECTOR
- ANNE BENTLEY — DIRECTOR
- ANTONIOUS PORCH — DIRECTOR
- BOB O'NEILL — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN NORRIS — VICE CHAIRMAN
- BRUCE ANDREINI — TREASURER
- BRUCE FENIGER — DIRECTOR
- CARL CELINY — DIRECTOR
- CATHERINE SULLIVAN — DIRECTOR
- CATHERINE WARBURTON — DIRECTOR
- CECILIA BAROSSI — DIRECTOR
- CHRIS MCDONNELL — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINE TRAVAGLINI — DIRECTOR
- DANI BENOWITZ — DIRECTOR
- DEB MCDERMOTT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Curt Menefee Partner — 2025 Hall of Mentorship honoree recognized for leadership in mentorship.
- David Campanelli Partner — 2025 Hall of Mentorship honoree recognized for leadership in mentorship.
- Debra OConnell Partner — 2025 Hall of Mentorship honoree recognized for leadership in mentorship.
- IRTS Foundation Partner — Organizes and hosts the Multicultural Career Workshop.
- International CES Partner — Collaborated to provide faculty attendees with complimentary access to keynotes, super sessions, and technology exhibitions.
- Ira Bernstein Partner — 2025 Hall of Mentorship honoree recognized for leadership in mentorship.
- Katie Klein Partner — 2025 Hall of Mentorship honoree recognized for leadership in mentorship.
- Mort Marcus Partner — 2025 Hall of Mentorship honoree recognized for leadership in mentorship.
- Netflix Partner — Referenced as a cultural benchmark by a fellow; implies alignment or aspiration toward similar workplace culture.
- Rishad Tobaccowala Partner — 2025 Hall of Mentorship honoree recognized for leadership in mentorship.
- Top Media HR Leaders Partner — Collaborates with senior HR professionals from media companies to provide hiring insights for students entering the industry.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Educator Capacity Building for Student Preparedness 28 orgsmethodology: educator-focused capacity buildingBy equipping educators with current media tools and trends, the organization improves student readiness for media careers, because educator fluency in industry practices enables more relevant and effective teaching.shared approach: Youth-Adult Co-Creation →
- Mentorship Pipeline for Industry Access 28 orgsmethodology: mentorship_pipelineBy connecting emerging professionals and educators with current industry leaders through structured mentorship, the organization increases access to education, training, and career opportunities in media, because direct relationships with practitioners bridge systemic gaps in entry and advancement.shared approach: Youth-Adult Co-Creation →
- Peer-Led Engagement to Inspire Career Pathways 28 orgsmethodology: peer-led engagementBy using panels, Q&A sessions, and peer storytelling—especially from alumni—the organization fosters career development and role clarity among emerging professionals, because exposure to lived experiences helps individuals align their passions with viable media careers.shared approach: Youth-Adult Co-Creation →
- Career Clarification Through Experiential Inquirymethodology: career clarification through day-to-day inquiryBy using informational interviews focused on daily job responsibilities, the organization helps fellows identify roles that match their passions, because granular insight into day-to-day work improves career decision-making accuracy and reduces misalignment.
- Neutral Forum for Cross-Sector Collaborationmethodology: neutral-forum-for-cross-sector-collaborationBy maintaining a neutral space for dialogue across competitive media sectors, the organization enables collaboration and knowledge exchange, because perceived impartiality reduces barriers to participation and encourages open sharing of insights.