Leadership & Board of Governance
Official executive officers and trustees responsible for institutional oversight, welfare standards, and charitable operations:
Toni Burleson
President & Executive Director
Directing daily large paw sanctuary operations, canine rehabilitation, veterinary outreach, and legal governance.
David Burleson
Operations Director & Sanctuary Trustee
Managing sanctuary facility logistics, animal intake welfare protocols, and community shelter partnerships.
Official Federal Compliance & Sanctuary Location
Federal EIN: 82-3414952
Tax Classification: 501(c)(3) Public Charity (D20 Animal Welfare)
Registry Authority: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Principal Registered Address:
2311 Vine St, Brownwood, TX 76801
Administration Contact: toni.burleson@nanooknakodasbigpawrescue.org