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The cause for protecting our oceans through meaningful education, here in our community, needs you. We hope you will consider helping us with your continued support. With your help, the Ocean Institute is uniquely poised to shape and inspire the next generation of innovators and environmental advocates and we hope you will consider making a gift.

Year-end giving: Annual Fund

Support our next chapter!

Ocean Institute is YOUR ocean education partner. Your support has created an organization that has provided incredible learning experiences to hundreds of thousands of visitors since 1977. Despite all of the challenges of the pandemic, Ocean Institute was able to reach over 41,000 people between July 2020 – June 2021 through virtual field trips and learning resources, outdoor activities, public cruises, small-scale camps, and general admission. THANK YOU!

PLEASE consider Ocean Institute for your end-of-year giving! Your support kept us afloat during the pandemic. Your on-going support will enable us to thrive and continue to bring the very best ocean education and access to real-world learning experiences to ALL.

Immediate Support for Ocean Institute Operations

We are navigating unprecedented times as a result of the coronavirus. Ocean Institute has been hit hard as school restrictions have caused a complete wipeout of our programs during our highest revenue generating season- which is the fuel that propels us through the rest of the year.

Double the Donation

If you have made or are considering making a donation, PLEASE check out this resource as your gift may be matched (or more!).

Type your company name on right hand side and will allow you to see if your company matches:

Immediate Naming Opportunities

Naming Opportunity for the At-Sea: Acquisition and Acclimation Lab

$150,000

The At-Sea Acquisition and Acclimation lab is the first stop for any organism…

Naming Opportunity on the sails of the Spirit of Dana Point

$200,000

The Spirit of Dana Point is in need of new sails and this provides a unique…

Naming Opportunity for the Learning Lab inside the Packard At-Sea Center

$750,000

This gift will fund general operations. (It can be given over two years if needed).

Naming Opportunity for the Living Collections Lab in the Packard At-Sea Center

$750,000

This gift will fund general operations. The Living Collections Lab gives students…

Naming Opportunity for the Surf Deck Center

$1,000,000

This gift will fund general operations and be recognized with a surf-themed…

Naming Opportunity for the Surf Science Learning Center

$1,000,000

This gift will fund general operations (can occur over two years if needed).

Naming Opportunity for the Spirit of Dana Point’s Deck

$1,000,000

This gift will fund the urgently needed new deck on the Spirit of Dana Point.

LegaSea Society

Give the gift of education for years to come.

The LegaSea Society celebrates those who have included Ocean Institute in their estate plans with a future gift through a bequest, an alternative planned gift, or an outright gift to Ocean Institute’s Endowment Fund.

LegaSea Society donors are recognized prominently at Ocean Institute and at an annual reception in their honor.

Estate planning professionals are available to assist in meeting your financial needs and desires.

Amazon Smile

Select Ocean Institute as your charity

At no cost to you, Amazon will make a donation to the Ocean Institute for eligible items purchased on Amazon.com. All you need to do is register the Ocean Institute as your favorite charity and then go to smile.amazon.com to shop.

Donate Your Vehicle to Us!

CARS Vehicle Donation Program

Do you have a vehicle you longer need? You can donate your car to Ocean Institute and receive a tax deduction for the value of your vehicle!

Your donation of a car, truck, or boat will raise awareness and appreciation for our ocean environment to over 100,000 students and visitors annually.

Making a Donation is EASY!

Click HERE to begin the process of donating your old vehicle to Ocean Institute!

Donate Stock

If you wish to donate stock/investments, please route to:

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
DTC Clearing 0164, Code 40
For the account of: Ocean Institute

Account # 8125-9993

Please email the Finance Department with the transaction and settlement date: finance@oceaninstitute.org

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Naming Opportunity for the At-Sea: Acquisition and Acclimation Lab

$150,000

The At-Sea Acquisition and Acclimation lab is the first stop for any organism joining our living collection. Here, incoming organisms are monitored and carefully treated by our husbandry team for any potential medical conditions or health concerns to ensure a safe transition into our display tanks. The lab is equipped with a stand-alone life support system inclusive of chiller units, filters, and pumps.

For more information, contact Dr. Wendy Marshall, President of Education and Operations, at wmarshall@oceaninstitute.org

Naming Opportunity on the sails of the Spirit of Dana Point

$200,000

The Spirit of Dana Point is in need of new sails and this provides a unique naming opportunity as the sponsor’s name and logo will be displayed on one sail of this popular schooner and recognized with a plaque on the mast or the boom.

For more information, contact Dr. Wendy Marshall, President of Education and Operations, at wmarshall@oceaninstitute.org

Naming Opportunity for the Learning Lab inside the Packard At-Sea Center

$750,000

This gift will fund general operations. (It can be given over two years if needed). This large teaching space in the Packard At-Sea Center provides visiting schools with the science lab that they never had! Equipped with high-powered microscopes, cameras, dissection equipment, artifacts, and all the resources needed to dive into science, this Learning Lab supports in-depth, hands-on learning experiences for 50,000 visitors each year.

For more information, contact Dr. Wendy Marshall, President of Education and Operations, at marshall@oceaninstitute.org

Naming Opportunity for the Living Collections Lab in the Packard At-Sea Center

$750,000

This gift will fund general operations. The Living Collections Lab gives students a unique opportunity to get “up close and personal” with a sampling of our coast’s local biodiversity. Serving as the scientists, students can observe and compare adaptations and defense strategies employed by organisms that live within the kelp forest, benthic zone, rocky reefs, and pelagic ocean habitats.

For more information, contact Dr. Wendy Marshall, President of Education and Operations, at wmarshall@oceaninstitute.org

Naming Opportunity for the Surf Deck Center

$1,000,000

This gift will fund general operations and be recognized with a surf-themed plaque on the Surf Deck. The gift can occur over two years if needed. This multi-use space is the most impressive location on the campus with its unobstructed view of the Pacific. In addition to serving as the home to 8,000 students annually during day and overnight programs, the Surf Deck hosts events including distinguished speakers, educational conferences, collaborative partner thinktanks, VIP and corporate receptions, and community gatherings. It is the jewel of the organization.

For more information, contact Dr. Wendy Marshall, President of Education and Operations, at wmarshall@oceaninstitute.org

Naming Opportunity for the Surf Deck Center

$1,000,000

This gift will fund general operations (can occur over two years if needed). The Surf Science Learning Center engages students in investigations related to the science on surf, sand study, underwater robotics, and watershed science. The sponsor’s name will be prominently placed on the building outside of this indoor/outdoor lab area.

For more information, contact Dr. Wendy Marshall, President of Education and Operations, at wmarshall@oceaninstitute.org