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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You Receive a Tax Deduction

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

What are our donors saying?

1999 Toyota Solara

Habitat for Humanity got more value

"After attempting (& failing) to reach another non-profit organization to take my car donation

at the beginning of March, C2C was such a nice breath of fresh air to deal with!"

Tiffany C., Car Donation - Long Beach, CA

Donation Benefitting:

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2007 Honda Odyssey

Wounded Warrior Project got more value

"We really wanted to support Wounded Warrior Project, you made it easy to do that."

Stephen B., Van Donation - Burbank, CA

Donation Benefitting:

2000 Honda CRV

Habitat for Humanity got more value

"I wouldn't have been able to sell my car for this much, great job!"

Nobert S., SUV Donation - Manhattan Beach, CA

Donation Benefitting:

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1999 Dodge Ram 1500

Arthritis National Research Foundation got more value

"Our truck was just sitting on the driveway collecting dust. Wow, great job on the sale value!"

Jill W., Truck Donation - Redondo Beach, CA

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2004 Toyota Solara

Animal Friends Rescue Project got more value

"Thanks for the quick service, just as promised!"

Regan C., Car Donation - Salinas, CA

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2002 BMW 330CI Convertible

Westside German Shepherd Rescue got more value

"Thanks for making this an easy process. I'm very happy with the outcome!"

Peter P., Car Donation - Huntington Beach, CA

Donation Benefitting:

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

Donation Benefitting:

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1997 Ford F250

Breast Cancer Solutions Foundation got more value

"My daughter came home and suggested we donate to Breast Cancer

Solutions after hearing great experiences at a BBQ. Glad we did!"

William A., Truck Donation - Lake Forest, CA

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2006 Honda Civic Hybrid

Yorba Linda Friends Church got more value

"Great job! Quick and painless, thank you."

James H., Car Donation - Yorba Linda, 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

Donation Benefitting:

Ocean Institute

Three Simple Steps.

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You Receive a Tax Deduction

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