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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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2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse

National Alliance on Mental Illness got more value

"Super! My mom was very pleased."

Janny P., Car Donation - Norwalk, 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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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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1996 Chevrolet 1500 Extra Cab

Saddleback Valley Community Church got more value

"I've been trying to sell the car on my own, but at one point I just needed this car gone. I'm very pleased that I could help my church and get a tax deduction."

Jay, S., Truck Donation - Laguna Beach, CA

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2009 Ford Focus SE

Animal Friends Rescue Project got more value

"So happy with the $1,300 tax deduction -- and being able to help a charity close to my heart."

Brian R., Car Donation - Salinas, 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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2002 Mazda Protege

Saddleback Valley Community Church got more value

"Happy to know I could help Saddleback Church."

Jeff V., Car Donation - Riverside, 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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1991 Golf Cart - EZ GO

Arthritis Foundation got more value

"I thought my golf cart was going to be junked --

glad you could fix it. What a deal!"

Janet D., Golf Cart Donation - Tucson, AZ

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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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