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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What are our donors saying?

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2001 Club Car

Girl Scouts of Orange County got more value

"Very pleased - my tax deduction was so fast and simple to get!

Bejhan R., Golf Cart Donation - Napa, CA

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2002 Ford Windstar

Mount of Olives Lutheran Church got more value

"You fixed my bad alternator? Great! Wow, my tax deduction's a lot more than I expected!"

Beverly C., Van Donation - Mission Viejo, CA

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1997 Toyota Tacoma

Habitat for Humanity got more value

"Fantastic. Easy, fast, just as they said it would be. Good towing experience too."

Thomas L., Truck Donation - San Francisco, CA

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2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Childhood Leukemia Foundation got more value

"I had no use for this car any longer and it was

taking up space in my garage. Good experience."

Heather M., Car Donation - Yorba Linda, CA

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2007 Ford Ranger

Children's Hospital got more value

"Wow, you rebuilt the engine… sold for twice

what it would have with bad a tranny. Keep up

the good work."

     Richard C., Truck Donation - North Hills, CA

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1997 Lexus ES300

Saddleback Valley Community Church got more value

"My car had 200K, I expected to get much less. Thanks!"

Joseph J., Car Donation - Trabuco Canyon, CA

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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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2002 Buick Rendezvous

Habitat for Humanity got more value

"All my questions were answered, you were very helpful. Thanks for making it so easy."

Dwight N., Car Donation - Temecula, CA

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1999 BMW 325

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church got more value

"It was a spare car, we just wanted to stop collecting dust and make a difference."

Jeff Z., Car Donation - Newport Beach, CA

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1990 Malibu Boat

National Alliance on Mental Illness got more value

"This charity is close to my heart and I'm glad I was able to help by donating my old boat."

Andrew P., Boat Donation - Fullerton, CA

 

 

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