Leadership & Board of Governance
Official executive officers and trustees responsible for institutional oversight, canine welfare standards, and public charitable operations:
Denise Heigh
President & Executive Director
Directing canine search and rescue operations, working dog welfare, handler certification programs, and public safety outreach across Montana.
Robert Heigh
Canine Training Director & Operations Trustee
Overseeing canine field readiness, veterinary care protocols, volunteer handler coordination, and institutional governance.
Official Federal Compliance & Sanctuary Facility Location
Federal EIN: 27-1003668
Tax Classification: 501(c)(3) Public Charity (Canine Search, Rescue & Working Dog Welfare)
Registry Authority: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Principal Registered Address:
4775 N Montana Ave, Helena, MT 59602-7226
Facility & Operations Address: 4775 N Montana Ave, Helena, MT 59602
Administration Contact: admin@truenorthsearchdogs.org