Fertility Center of California Sperm Donor Pay & Requirements

Independent sperm bank / fertility center (not a lead-gen) · Since 1980 (30+) · FDA registered true (also CA state and CLIA licensed)

Pay

$500–600

advertised monthly max

Walk-outDeferred

Per donation$100

Where

San Diego, CA

2 collection sites

Time

1-2 times per week

Minimum 6 months

Age

Between 18–39 yo

No minimum

Apply on their site Check requirements ↓

At a glance

Where and travel

2 collection sites: San Diego CA, Tustin CA

all open sites by state

Pay

Monthly: Over $500/mo (become-a-donor page states up to $600)
$100 per donation

Requirements

Age Between 18–39 yo
Height: No minimum
Education: Actively pursuing or obtained a college degree or established in a specialized trade
BMI: No height or weight requirement ('height, weight, etc. are not relevant')
Citizenship: Legally allowed to work in the US
Sexual partners: Exclusively female partners (MSM excluded)
Abstinence: 3-4 days between donations

Cadence

1-2 times per week
Minimum 6 months

Pay

Advertised monthly max: $500–600advertised monthly max. Published as Over $500/mo (become-a-donor page states up to $600)
Per donation: $100 per donation
Payment method: Physical checks twice monthly (1st and 15th); portion withheld until program completion
Bonuses: Milestone bonuses up to $625 during screening

Compensation on this profile is the figure in the rows below.

Where and when

Where

Headquarters: San Diego, CA
Collection sites: San Diego CA, Tustin CA

Time

Visits: 1-2 times per week
Program length: Minimum 6 months
Abstinence: 3-4 days between donations

Do you qualify

Requirements

Age: Between 18–39 yo
Height: No minimum
BMI: No height or weight requirement ('height, weight, etc. are not relevant')
Sexual partners: Exclusively female partners (MSM excluded)
Also required: Education: Actively pursuing or obtained a college degree or established in a specialized trade
Citizenship: Legally allowed to work in the US
Acceptance rate: Less than 3% of applicants accepted

Acceptance rates are bank-claimed and typically count every web-form inquiry as an “applicant.” Treat them as marketing, not your real odds — the true denominator is never published.

How it works

Steps

Screening: 1-3 months

Covered and limits

Note: Distinct entity from The Sperm Bank of California (thespermbankofca.org)
Exclusivity: Recipient-side: an 'exclusive donor' is restricted-release to a single family, who must purchase ALL available vials at once (buy-out of the remaining allotment) + 3 years complimentary storage; price by phone. No donor-side bonus published.

Apply and contact

Apply on their site

Website: spermbankcalifornia.com
Years operating: Since 1980 (30+)
Type: Independent sperm bank / fertility center (not a lead-gen)
Also known as: Sperm Bank Inc. (spermbankcalifornia.com)
FDA registered: true (also CA state and CLIA licensed)

Frequently asked about Fertility Center of California

How much do sperm donors make at Fertility Center of California?

Fertility Center of California advertises up to $500–600 per month, at $100 per approved donation. It pays by check rather than same-day cash, and banks typically hold part of each payment until samples clear a 6-month FDA quarantine.

What are the requirements to donate sperm at Fertility Center of California?

Fertility Center of California looks for donors aged 18–39, with no height minimum, College/trade education, good health, and the ability to visit a collection site regularly. See the requirements section above for the full list.

Where can I donate sperm at Fertility Center of California?

Fertility Center of California has collection sites in San Diego, CA, Tustin, CA. Donation is in person, so proximity to a site is the real constraint.