Ocean Institute

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

What are our donors saying?

2003 Mazda Protege 5

Saddleback Valley Community Church got more value

"It was so easy to donate my car to Saddleback. I am very pleased."

Brian O., Car Donation - Mission Viejo, 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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2003 Nissan Maxima

Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles got more value

"Oh my goodness! Wow, I'm amazed you got so much. You rebuilt the transmission - for $1000?!

Thank you!"

Isabel G., Car Donation - Los Angeles, CA

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2001 Volvo V40

Arthritis National Research Foundation got more value

"Love supporting Arthritis National Research this way."

Emily H., Car Donation - San Carlos, 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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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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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

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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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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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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:

Ocean Institute

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