The Vikings are Coming!
Founded in 1974 and celebrating 50 years in 2024, the 200+ member Viking organization places considerable emphasis on its ability to provide financial support to requests that fall within the Viking’s Mission Statement; that is, helping those with medically-related needs.
Viking Charities, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and is chartered as a 509(a)2 public charity, so your contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. All operating expenses are covered by the Vikings, so 100% of your gift reaches a person in need.
See What the Vikings Are Up To
From the Golf Tournament and Car Show to volunteerism, blood drives and the annual Kids’ Christmas Party,
the Vikings are quite active in the Santa Barbara County community.
In the News
Solvang Viking Charities Classic Car Show fires up 2nd annual event
- Santa Maria Times, October 22, 2024
Solvang non-profit receives $1.67 million donation; largest in the organization’s history
- KEYT, October 14, 2024
Vikings of Solvang Gets Historic $1.67 Million Donation
- Noozhawk, October 14, 2024
Vikings of Solvang receives $1.67 million donation, largest in its 50-year history
- Santa Maria Times, October 16, 2024
The Vikings of Solvang support Lompoc school district students with special needs
- Santa Ynez Valley Star, September 9, 2024
Vikings of Solvang Deliver Cheer as Kids Party Marks 40th Edition in Buellton
- Noozhawk, December 4, 2023
Vikings of Solvang start new classic car show to fill void left by Wheels ‘N’ Windmills
- Santa Maria Times, August 1, 2023
Vikings of Solvang Bring Back Christmas Party for Special Needs Students
- Noozhawk, December 5, 2022
Vikings of Solvang host annual Children’s Christmas Party
- KSBY News, December 5, 2022
Blood drive hosted by Vikings of Solvang set for Sept. 21-22 at Veterans Hall
- Santa Maria Times, September 14, 2021
Vikings of Solvang team up with Vitalant in two-day event
- Santa Barbara News-Press, March 12, 2021
Vikings donate $10,000 to help feed local residents in need
- Santa Ynez Valley Star (page 12), January 5, 2021
Vikings Blood Drive Offers $25 Dinner Vouchers to Local Restaurants
- Santa Ynez Valley Star, August 25, 2020
Vikings of Solvang donate $4K to Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program
- Santa Ynez Valley News, September 8, 2020
- Inside the Santa Ynez Valley Magazine (page 48), Summer / Autumn 2020
Vikings of Solvang celebrate 40 years of giving, initiate new members
- Santa Ynez Valley News, November 22, 2014