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

Vikings Executive Council

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

Skol! These Vikings raise their flags for charity, buoying those burdened by medical debt

- 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


Sail On, Vikings!

- 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