International Radio & Television Society
The IRTS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a membership that ranges from the most accomplished professionals in the media and entertainment business to those who are just beginning their careers. It evolved from an organization founded in 1939 that established a charitable arm in 1964 that grew into the IRTS as it exists today.
Long recognized as the International Radio and Television Society Foundation, we were founded as a common forum for for all aspects of electronic media. In today’s DIGITAL world that also includes Internet, Mobile, Publishing, Advertising and more. As you see from our new logo, we now leverage the historical strength of our call letters, drop the dated longhand, and put the focus on our mission: BUILDING FUTURE MEDIA LEADERS.