The foundation is overwhelmingly focused on supporting a single local institution — Five Oaks Ag & Research Center — through very large, repeated, undesignated gifts, indicating a long-term commitment to agricultural research/land stewardship in its home region. A much smaller portion of funding goes to conservation work (e.g., Ducks Unlimited), suggesting an interest in habitat/wetlands conservation that complements its agricultural/land use priorities. Overall, the foundation acts as a major backer of local land- and resource-related organizations rather than making many small, diversified grants.
Highly concentrated giving: very large, repeat, undesignated grants to a single core grantee with only occasional smaller gifts to national conservation groups.
Notable grantees: Five Oaks Ag & Research Center, Ducks Unlimited
The George H Dunklin Jr Charitable Foundation’s recent grantmaking is dominated by repeated, very large unrestricted gifts to Five Oaks Ag & Research Center in Stuttgart, Arkansas, showing a sustained commitment to agricultural research and demonstration in a local setting. Across the top grants list, that center appears multiple times in 2023, 2024, and 2025, including awards of $8,071,104 and $7,168,899 in 2025 and $1,394,687 in 2024, which makes the organization the clear anchor of the foundation’s giving pattern. Beyond that core relationship, the foundation also supports conservation and habitat work. Ducks Unlimited in Memphis received multiple grants over several years, and Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation in Little Rock appears as another recipient, indicating an interest in wetlands, wildlife, and land stewardship alongside agriculture. The foundation also funds a small set of Arkansas institutions tied to education, community life, and public policy, including Ouachita Baptist University, First United Methodist Church, and Arkansas Policy Foundation. The overall picture is of a foundation that gives locally and repeatedly, with especially strong support for organizations connected to land use, natural resources, and the Arkansas communities where it has the closest ties.
A central theme is agricultural research and demonstration. Five Oaks Ag & Research Center in Stuttgart received multiple unrestricted grants, including $591,000 in 2023 and $749,494 in 2025, underscoring a long-running relationship with a single land-focused institution. Conservation is another visible area. Ducks Unlimited in Memphis was funded in 2023, 2024, and 2025, with grants including $262,714 and $137,573, pointing to support for habitat and wetlands work. The foundation also backs Arkansas education and civic institutions. Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia received grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025, while Arkansas Policy Foundation in Little Rock received grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Those recurring awards suggest interest in broader community and policy organizations in addition to land and resource stewardship.
Typical grants are modest relative to the foundation’s largest awards, with a p25 of $744, a median of $4,375, and a p75 of $14,600. The recent record also shows a highly skewed distribution, with a small number of very large grants and many smaller ones. The foundation is not making program-related investments and does not fund individuals. Grantmaking is recurring rather than one-off for several recipients, including Five Oaks Ag & Research Center, Ducks Unlimited, and Arkansas Policy Foundation across multiple years. The foundation’s grants are awarded locally, with most giving in Arkansas.
$974K
$8.2M
$439K
$1M
Most grants fall between $744 and $15K, with a median of $4K.
25th Percentile
$744
Median
$4K
75th Percentile
$15K
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Grant recipients are overwhelmingly in the United States, and Arkansas is the dominant destination. Stuttgart, Little Rock, Arkadelphia, Pine Bluff, and El Dorado all appear among Arkansas recipients, while Memphis is the main out-of-state city in the recent grants list. The top state by grant count is Arkansas, and 83% of grants go to recipients in Arkansas. Outside Arkansas, Memphis, Tennessee appears repeatedly, and Dallas, Texas appears in a smaller number of awards.
Its recent grants show a strong emphasis on agricultural research and demonstration, conservation and habitat work, and Arkansas civic or educational institutions. Recurring recipients include Five Oaks Ag & Research Center in Stuttgart, Ducks Unlimited in Memphis, and Arkansas Policy Foundation in Little Rock.
Yes. Arkansas is the top state by grant count, and 83% of grants go to recipients in Arkansas. Recent Arkansas recipients include organizations in Stuttgart, Little Rock, Arkadelphia, Pine Bluff, and El Dorado.
Recurring. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Five Oaks Ag & Research Center in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Ducks Unlimited in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and Arkansas Policy Foundation in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The distribution is small on the low end and much larger at the top: p25 is $744, median grant size is $4,375, and p75 is $14,600. The recent grants list also includes several much larger awards, so the foundation’s giving is unevenly distributed.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIVE OAKS AG & RESEARCH CENTER | STUTTGART, AR | $761,698 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY | ARKADELPHIA, AR | $40,000 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | STUTTGART, AR | $37,500 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| ARKANSAS POLICY FOUNDATION | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $20,000 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| DUCKS UNLIMITED | MEMPHIS, TN | $15,400 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ART | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $15,000 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| LITTLE ROCK OPEN PROFESSIONAL TENNIS FOUN | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $10,000 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| EASTER SEALS | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $10,000 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| ACCESS GROUP INC | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $10,000 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH | STUTTGART, AR | $10,000 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| DONNA TERRELL'S YOGA WARRIORS FIGHTING CANCER | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $10,000 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $5,000 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS GRAND PRAIRIE | STUTTGART, AR | $5,000 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| JOHN 316 MINISTRIES | CHARLOTTE, NC | $5,000 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| ARTS CENTER OF THE GRAND PRAIRIE | STUTTGART, AR | $5,000 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| PERSONAL PEP RALLY INC | STUTTGART, AR | $5,000 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| STUTTGART MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | STUTTGART, AR | $2,500 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| ALCORN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT | HUMPHREY, AR | $2,500 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| STUTTGART RICEBIRDS BOOSTER CLUB | STUTTGART, AR | $1,200 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| BROOKLYN PROJECT FOUNDATION | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $1,000 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| KIWANIS CLUB | STUTTGART, AR | $500 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| PHILIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | HELENA, AR | $500 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | STUTTGART, AR | $400 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| THE AMERICAN LEGION | STUTTGART, AR | $250 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| HEAVEN'S HELPING HANDS MINISTRY INC | ROE, AR | $250 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| ARKANSAS COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATION | DEWITT, AR | $250 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| RESTORATION OF HOPE | STUTTGART, AR | $250 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| STUTTGART ROTARY CLUB | STUTTGART, AR | $200 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SE AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $25 | 2026 | UNDESIGNATED |
| FIVE OAKS AG & RESEARCH CENTER | STUTTGART, AR | $8,071,104 | 2025 | UNDESIGNATED |
| FIVE OAKS AG & RESEARCH CENTER | STUTTGART, AR | $7,168,899 | 2025 | UNDESIGNATED |
| FIVE OAKS AG & RESEARCH CENTER | STUTTGART, AR | $749,494 | 2025 | UNDESIGNATED |
| FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | STUTTGART, AR | $61,677 | 2025 | UNDESIGNATED |
| DUCKS UNLIMITED | MEMPHIS, TN | $56,875 | 2025 | UNDESIGNATED |
| FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - EL DORADO | EL DORADO, AR | $56,327 | 2025 | UNDESIGNATED |
| OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY | ARKADELPHIA, AR | $31,570 | 2025 | UNDESIGNATED |
| ARKANSAS GAME & FISH FOUNDATION | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $25,000 | 2025 | UNDESIGNATED |
| ACCESS GROUP INC | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $20,000 | 2025 | UNDESIGNATED |
| ARKANSAS POLICY FOUNDATION | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $20,000 | 2025 | UNDESIGNATED |
| UAMS FOUNDATION FUND | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $11,031 | 2025 | UNDESIGNATED |
| DONNA TERRELL'S YOGA WARRIORS FIGHTING CANCER | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $10,000 | 2025 | UNDESIGNATED |
| NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION | EDGEFIELD, SC | $10,000 | 2025 | UNDESIGNATED |
| JOHN 316 MINISTRIES | CHARLOTTE, NC | $10,000 | 2025 | UNDESIGNATED |
| LITTLE ROCK OPEN PROFESSIONAL TENNIS FOUN | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $10,000 | 2025 | UNDESIGNATED |
| JRMC FOUNDATION | PINE BLUFF, AR | $10,000 | 2025 | UNDESIGNATED |
| LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH | STUTTGART, AR | $10,000 | 2025 | UNDESIGNATED |
| EASTER SEALS | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $6,250 | 2025 | UNDESIGNATED |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $5,750 | 2025 | UNDESIGNATED |
| PERSONAL PEP RALLY INC | STUTTGART, AR | $5,250 | 2025 | UNDESIGNATED |
| CHILDREN'S TUMOR FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | UNDESIGNATED |
FIVE OAKS AG & RESEARCH CENTER
$761,698UNDESIGNATED
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$37,500UNDESIGNATED
ARKANSAS POLICY FOUNDATION
$20,000UNDESIGNATED
DUCKS UNLIMITED
$15,400UNDESIGNATED
UNDESIGNATED
LITTLE ROCK OPEN PROFESSIONAL TENNIS FOUN
$10,000UNDESIGNATED
ACCESS GROUP INC
$10,000UNDESIGNATED
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH
$10,000UNDESIGNATED
DONNA TERRELL'S YOGA WARRIORS FIGHTING CANCER
$10,000UNDESIGNATED
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
$5,000UNDESIGNATED
MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS GRAND PRAIRIE
$5,000UNDESIGNATED
JOHN 316 MINISTRIES
$5,000UNDESIGNATED
ARTS CENTER OF THE GRAND PRAIRIE
$5,000UNDESIGNATED
PERSONAL PEP RALLY INC
$5,000UNDESIGNATED
STUTTGART MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$2,500UNDESIGNATED
ALCORN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT
$2,500UNDESIGNATED
STUTTGART RICEBIRDS BOOSTER CLUB
$1,200UNDESIGNATED
BROOKLYN PROJECT FOUNDATION
$1,000UNDESIGNATED
KIWANIS CLUB
$500UNDESIGNATED
PHILIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$500UNDESIGNATED
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
$400UNDESIGNATED
THE AMERICAN LEGION
$250UNDESIGNATED
HEAVEN'S HELPING HANDS MINISTRY INC
$250UNDESIGNATED
ARKANSAS COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATION
$250UNDESIGNATED
RESTORATION OF HOPE
$250UNDESIGNATED
STUTTGART ROTARY CLUB
$200UNDESIGNATED
CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SE AR
$25UNDESIGNATED
FIVE OAKS AG & RESEARCH CENTER
$8,071,104UNDESIGNATED
FIVE OAKS AG & RESEARCH CENTER
$7,168,899UNDESIGNATED
FIVE OAKS AG & RESEARCH CENTER
$749,494UNDESIGNATED
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$61,677UNDESIGNATED
DUCKS UNLIMITED
$56,875UNDESIGNATED
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - EL DORADO
$56,327UNDESIGNATED
ACCESS GROUP INC
$20,000UNDESIGNATED
ARKANSAS POLICY FOUNDATION
$20,000UNDESIGNATED
UAMS FOUNDATION FUND
$11,031UNDESIGNATED
DONNA TERRELL'S YOGA WARRIORS FIGHTING CANCER
$10,000UNDESIGNATED
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION
$10,000UNDESIGNATED
JOHN 316 MINISTRIES
$10,000UNDESIGNATED
LITTLE ROCK OPEN PROFESSIONAL TENNIS FOUN
$10,000UNDESIGNATED
JRMC FOUNDATION
$10,000UNDESIGNATED
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH
$10,000UNDESIGNATED
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
$5,750UNDESIGNATED
PERSONAL PEP RALLY INC
$5,250UNDESIGNATED