Ocean Institute

Environmental Causes

The Ocean Institute, founded in 1977, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100,000 children, teachers, parents, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. They are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science, Maritime History and Outdoor Education programs. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center, two historic tall ships, and an oceanographic research vessel. Immersion-based field trips range from one-hour science labs to multi-day programs at sea and at the Lazy W Ranch, in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains. All programs are designed to maximize immersion, spark curiosity, and inspire a deep commitment to learning. A car donation to Ocean Institute supports their mission to use the ocean as a classroom and inspire children to learn!

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...and your favorite charity benefits from your generosity.

What are our donors saying?

2004 Ford Taurus

Saddleback Valley Community Church got more value

"Cars2Charities exceeded my expectations! I am so pleased that the proceeds of the sale will be donated to Saddleback Church."

Harold E., Car Donation - Mission Viejo, CA

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1998 Toyota Rav 4

NPR got more value

"I tried to trade this truck in to upgrade, but the trade-in offer was ridiculously low.

I'm glad I donated instead -- got to support KPCC and get a great tax deduction."

Michael E., SUV donation - Fullerton, CA

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2004 Golf Car

Wounded Warrior Project got more value

"If there was a survey I'd give Cars2Charities a 10!"

Glenn, H., Golf Car Donation - Kingman, AZ

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

Disabled Veterans Foundation got more value

"Wonderful, easy. So happy to help. Also reviewed on Facebook."

Sharon L., Car Donation - Riverside, CA

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2001 Nissan Sentra GXE

Animal Friends Rescue Project got more value

"I love what AFRP does and I'm happy I could help with my car donation."

Sharon F., Car Donation - Salinas, CA

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2002 Buick LeSabre

Arthritis Foundation got more value

"I am blown away... I knew it had low miles, but I never DREAMED that you could get so much."

Linda F., Car Donation - Upland, CA

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2004 Honda Civic EX Coupe

Make-A-Wish got more value

"You were very helpful in explaining the donation process. It was easier than I thought it would be!"

Syed Suhel K., Car Donation - Santa Ana, CA

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2000 Subaru Forester S

KQED Public Radio got more value

"I am just so happy that Cars2Charities was able

to sell the car for that much. That way I could

support KQED Public Broadcasting and get

myself an excellent tax deduction."

Mark E., Car Donation - Redwood City, CA

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2000 GMC Yukon Denali

Hand-Up Financial got more value

"We loved our SUV, but it had 322,000 miles. You made it easy to donate."

Cynthia M., SUV Donation - Laguna Hills, CA

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1991 Sun Voyager

Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles got more value

"I was delighted my old RV sold for that much just

because you were able to fix it up a bit!"

Robert C., RV Donation - Westminster, CA

Donation Benefitting:

Ocean Institute

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