2026 End-of-Year Fundraising Campaign
As we approach the end of 2026 we are soliciting members to donate (or continue to donate) by either becoming a lifetime member, contributing to our general fund or by contributing to our Tailhook S-3 Scholarship fund.
Through generous donations, the S-3 Viking Association Scholarship currently has a balance of over $63,000! We are now targeting a goal of reaching $70K, which will allow an annual scholarship of $3.5K to be awarded. The good news is, as we build toward the $70K goal through your donations, TEF has agreed to immediately award our scholarship at the $3.5K level beginning in 2026 and continuing through 2031! TEF is doing this by tapping into their general fund.
The Viking Association encourages our incredible members continue to step up and help us reach our new goal. We’re grateful to the many members who have generously supported the Scholarship effort to date and we encourage everyone to join us!
Many members have committed to annual donations as a way to support the Viking Association scholarship benefitting the future S-3 community legacy. As a side note, each new $10k level reached adds another $500 to the annual scholarship award amount ($70k = $3.5k scholarship, $80K = $4k, $90K = $4.5K, etc.)
As a another side note, in the 2026 tax year, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) which introduced a new, permanent above-the-line deduction for non-itemizers, allowing individuals to deduct up to $1000 ($2000 for married couples) in annual cash donations. Above the line means you can deduct the contribution even if you take standard deduction.
To become a lifetime member, please see the "Become a lifetime member" link under the "About us" tab at the top.
To donate to the Scholarship fund see the "S-3 Scholarship fund" link at the top for more details, including a link to donate directly online. We also have information on how to donate directly using your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from your 401K.
Both the Viking Association and TEF are non-profit organizations and your tax-deductible donation to the S-3 Viking Association Scholarship Fund will create a lasting legacy for our community. Please help!
You can also send your tax deductible donation to the S-3 Viking Association Scholarship Fund at:
The Viking Association, Inc
9889 San Jose Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
EIN: 26-2559531
501(C)(19) Organization