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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...at your earliest convenience.

You Receive a Tax Deduction

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

What are our donors saying?

2000 Subaru Forester S

KQED Public Radio got more value

"I am just so happy that Cars2Charities was able

to sell the car for that much. That way I could

support KQED Public Broadcasting and get

myself an excellent tax deduction."

Mark E., Car Donation - Redwood City, CA

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2001 Club Car

Girl Scouts of Orange County got more value

"Very pleased - my tax deduction was so fast and simple to get!

Bejhan R., Golf Cart Donation - Napa, 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

Donation Benefitting:

2002 Yamaha G22E

SPCA got more value

"I had no use for this golf cart so I'm happy I was able to support the SPCA. Good work!"

Lennie P., Golf Cart Donation - Tehachapi, CA

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2002 Honda Odyssey

Eastern Star got more value

"That's wonderful! It's nice to know my old car is now serving a new family."

Deborah B., Car Donation - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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1990 Malibu Boat

National Alliance on Mental Illness got more value

"This charity is close to my heart and I'm glad I was able to help by donating my old boat."

Andrew P., Boat Donation - Fullerton, 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

Donation Benefitting:

1993 Toyota Corolla

Animal Friends Rescue Project got more value

"Pick up was clean, and got a lot more than we

expected for Animal Friends Rescue."

Carolyn C., - Car Donation - Salinas, CA

Donation Benefitting:

1991 Sun Voyager

Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles got more value

"I was delighted my old RV sold for that much just

because you were able to fix it up a bit!"

Robert C., RV Donation - Westminster, CA

Donation Benefitting:

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

Donation Benefitting:

Ocean Institute

Three Simple Steps.

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We Schedulea Pickup

You Receive a Tax Deduction

What are our donors saying?

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