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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2004 Honda VTX 1800N

Schwab Charitable Fund got more value

"Glad you could help me put the funds into a self-directed Charity Trust!"

Ronald L., Motorcycle Donation - Santa Monica, CA

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2001 Ford Focus Wagon

Kitten Rescue got more value

"Wow, that's amazing! I'm grateful that this was

a hassle-free process for us."

Tom L., Car Donation - Los Angeles, CA

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1998 Honda Civic LX

UCSD got more value

"I'm very glad that they were able to take this car off my hands quickly,

getting me a nice tax deduction while I can support a charity."

Lindsey E., Car Donation - Poway, CA

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2007 Lincoln Town Car

Make-A-Wish got more value

"414,000 miles and a lot of issues with this livery vehicle - glad it could still do some good!"

Richard F., Car Donation - Huntington Beach, CA

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2007 Honda Pilot

World Impact got more value

"We drove it till it died on the freeway at 228K miles.

You were easy to work with."

Keith M., Car Donation - Laguna Niguel, CA

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2002 Mazda Protege 5

Childhood Leukemia Foundation got more value

"I'm glad someone new can enjoy this car as

much as I did. Thankful the car wasn't sent to

auction or a salvage yard."

Chris S., Car Donation - Fullerton, CA

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2001 GMC Savannah 2500

Children's Hospital got more value

"So happy to donate this van in the hope of helping a child survive the disease."

Palisades Plumbing Inc., Van Donation - Pacific Palisades, CA

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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Humane Society got more value

"I'm pleased with how fast I was able to donate my car. And the sale price!"

Robert F., SUV Donation - Anaheim, CA

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1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS

Breast Cancer Solutions Foundation got more value

I am so delighted that I was able to donate my

car to a charity that is so important to me."

Bary B., SUV Donation - Lake Forest, CA

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1996 Club Car

Alzheimer's Association got more value

"It was super easy, it could not have been easier. So glad to support Alzheimer's Association."

Jonathon, K., Golf Cart Donation - Phoenix, AZ

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