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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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

Donation Benefitting:
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2003 Toyota Camry

Wounded Warrior Project got more value

“At first I wasn’t ready to donate my car to charity. We tried selling it ourselves, twice, but couldn’t. You guys got so much more than we expected. Wish I’d called you in the first place. Great charity donation website.”

Susan B., Car Donation - Los Angeles, CA

Donation Benefitting:
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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

Donation Benefitting:
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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

Donation Benefitting:
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2007 Vanguard Boat

NPR got more value

"So many happy memories with this boat -- glad it could do good, and a new family enjoys it."

Harry H., Boat Donation - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Donation Benefitting:
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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

Donation Benefitting:
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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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2003 Toyota Corolla

Kitten Rescue got more value

"Same day pickup made it so easy -- and fast. Thanks!"

Lynda S., Car Donation - Studio City, CA

Donation Benefitting:
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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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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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