
Founded in 1974 and celebrating 50 years in 2024, the 200+ member Viking organization places considerable emphasis on providing financial support for requests that fall within The Viking’s Mission Statement: 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. The Vikings cover all operating expenses, so 100% of your gift reaches a person in need.
WHO ARE THE VIKINGS
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IN THE NEWS
Skol! These Vikings raise their flags for charity, buoying those burdened by medical debt
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Los Angeles Times, July 12, 2026
Community Steps Up to Save Lives at Vikings of Solvang Blood Drive
- Noozhawk, July 16, 2026
Community Steps Up to Save Lives at Vikings of Solvang Blood Drive
– Santa Barbara Independent, July 15, 2026
Vikings of Solvang row for World Cup Team
– News Channel 3-12, July 11, 2026
Vikings of Solvang name new chief amid push to boost blood drives
– Santa Maria Times, February 4, 2026
Kim Jensen Succeeds Joe Tyson as Chief of Vikings of Solvang
– Noozhawk, February 2, 2026
Special needs children enjoy a special meeting with Santa thanks to Vikings of Solvang
– KSBY 6, December 1, 2025
Vikings of Solvang to host 45th annual Special Needs Kids’ Christmas Party
– Santa Maria Times, December 1, 2025
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






