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Kathy Koch

Sec/Treas/Di · Roever Foundation INC

Sec/Treas/Di at Roever Foundation INC. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 3 organizations on the Form 990 record.

Ambiguous identity This name matches 7 other individuals we could not verify as the same person. Each is kept as a separate record below — treat them as distinct people unless an explicit match is confirmed.
Organizations
3
Roles reported
3
Others who share this name
7

Who this is

Profile

Everything on the left is verified from the IRS filings. The biography on the right is compiled from public web sources and grounded to that filed record.

✓ Verified from filings
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Reported as Sec/Treas/Di of Roever Foundation INC, based in Fort Worth, TX.
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Also listed as Secretary/Di of Roever Evangelistic Association INC, uncompensated.
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Also listed as Sec/Treas/Di of Roever Educational Assistance Programs International INC, uncompensated.
Facts extracted directly from each organization's Form 990, Part VII.
Biography Web-sourced

Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced "cook") is the founder and president of Celebrate Kids, Inc., a Christian ministry based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Her life's work is dedicated to inspiring parents, teachers, and children to thrive by recognizing their strengths, developing resilience, and growing into confident learners. With a PhD in reading and educational psychology, she brings decades of educational research, classroom experience, and leadership training to her work.

Dr. Koch is known for her engaging speaking style and practical, spiritually centered insights, influencing thousands in over 30 countries.

She is also widely recognized for her unique teaching on MindStyles®, which helps individuals understand how people think, feel, communicate, and work.

Compiled from public web sources (6 cited), grounded to the filed record.

Track record

Career & tenure

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Tenure here
Founded Celebrate Kids in 1991.
Earlier career
  • Before founding Celebrate Kids, Dr. Koch was a tenured associate professor of education at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. She also served as a professor, coach, teacher (second grade), and school board member.
Education
  • PhD in reading and educational psychology from Purdue University. She earned three degrees from Purdue University.

Body of work

Publications

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Standing

Recognition & press

Frequent guest on Focus on the FamilyAppeared on the Culture Apothecary podcast with Alex ClarkChosen as an expert in two documentary movies by Kirk CameronFeatured speaker for the Great Homeschool Conventions and Hearts at HomeRegularly contributes to national discussions on raising confident, resilient, Christ-centered kids and adultsPopular guest on Moody Radio and the American Association of Christian CounselorsPartners with organizations such as The American Association of Christian Counselors, Summit Ministries, The Colson Center, Care Net, and Teach Them Diligently

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Affiliations

Organizations

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Roever Foundation INC Sec/Treas/Di · $198K revenue · Fort Worth, TXROEVER FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PUBLIC EDUCATION BY THE CONDUCTION OF INSPIRATIONAL, CHARACTER BUILDING STUDENT ASSEMBLIES AND TO SERVE OUR NATION'S ARMED…Filed FY2024, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
Roever Educational Assistance Programs International INC Sec/Treas/Di · $902K revenue · Fort Worth, TXTHE ROEVER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PERPETUATES EFFECTIVE CHRISTIAN EVANGELISM THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE WORLD, COMMENCING WITH THE INDIVIDUAL, AND…Filed FY2024 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
Roever Evangelistic Association INC Secretary/Di · $1.9M revenue · Fort Worth, TXTO SEE THE YOUTH OF AMERICA AND THEIR FAMILIES COME TO SAVING FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AND BE ASSIMILATED INTO THE LOCAL CHURCH, PRIMARILY THROUGH…Filed FY2023 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

Disambiguation

Other people named Kathy Koch

Different individuals who share this name, separated by IRS Schedule R, mailing address, and shared-board evidence. The 990 carries no person identifier, so some may still be the same person.

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Kathy Koch 2 organizations · Ft Lauderdale, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FLHenderson Behavioral Health INC
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Kathy Koch 2 organizations · Fort Lauderdale, FLBroward Alliance INC
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Kathy Koch 1 organization · Fort Worth, TXCelebrate Kids INC
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Kathy Koch 1 organization · Burkburnett, TXSenior Citizens Activity Center of Burkburnett INC
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Kathy Koch 1 organization · Reading, PAKula Kamala Foundation
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Kathy Koch 1 organization · Traverse City, MILeelanau Reach
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Kathy Koch 1 organization · Chardon, OHChrist Child Society Geauga Chapter

Network

Serves alongside

Other officers, directors & key employees at this person's organizations, by latest reported compensation.

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President/Di · FY2023
$150K
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COO Through · FY2023
$106K
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CFO · FY2023
$105K
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COO · FY2024
$66K
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COO · FY2023
$20K
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COO/CFO · FY2021
$12K
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Chairperson/ · FY2024
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Vice Chair/D · FY2024
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Director · FY2024
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Treas Throug · FY2024
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Director · FY2022
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Director · FY2022

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Public data from IRS Form 990 e-file & the Business Master File. Individuals appear here because they were named as an officer, director, or key employee on a nonprofit's Form 990; people are grouped by name plus corroborating evidence (Schedule R, shared address, shared board members). · philanthropy.org