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MySpermBank Sperm Donor Pay & Requirements

Sperm bank (Open-ID / Early Disclosure) plus an Identified Donor (known-donor) program

At a glance

Where and travel

  • 4 collection sites: Houston TX, Chicago IL, Gurnee IL, Philadelphia PA

Pay

  • Monthly: $1,200-$2,000/mo
  • Per donation: $150-$175 (Open-ID $150; Early Disclosure $175-$250) + performance bonuses
  • Six-month: $10,000-$15,000
  • Referral: $500 ($175 after acceptance + $325 after completion)

Requirements

  • Age 21–39
  • Height: Not published
  • Education: High school diploma / GED or higher (proof required)
  • Nicotine and drug use: Tobacco does not auto-disqualify; must refrain in program
  • Citizenship: Legally able to work in US; must live near a facility
  • Sexual partners: MSM welcome — sexual orientation does not disqualify
  • Abstinence: 2-3 days before donation

Cadence

  • 1-2 hours/week
  • 6-12 months

Pay

Advertised monthly max
$1,200–2,000advertised monthly max. Published as $1,200-$2,000/mo
Per donation
$150-$175 (Open-ID $150; Early Disclosure $175-$250) + performance bonusesper donation
Payment method
Direct deposit after each approved donation
Six-month total
$10,000-$15,000over six months
Referral
$500 ($175 after acceptance + $325 after completion)referral bonus
Known-donor program
Identified Donor Program pays $5,000-$15,000 per family

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

Where and when

Where

Collection sites
Houston TX, Chicago IL, Gurnee IL, Philadelphia PA

Time

Visits
1-2 hours/week
Program length
6-12 months
Abstinence
2-3 days before donation

Do you qualify

Requirements

Age
21–39
Also required
  • Education: High school diploma / GED or higher (proof required)
  • Nicotine and drug use: Tobacco does not auto-disqualify; must refrain in program
  • Citizenship: Legally able to work in US; must live near a facility
  • Sexual partners: MSM welcome — sexual orientation does not disqualify

How it works

Steps

Screening
2-4 months

Covered and limits

Identity policy
No anonymous option — Identified, Early Disclosure, or Open-Identification (release at 18)
Parent
The Prelude Network
Exclusivity
Donor-side openness bonus: the Identified Donor Program pays an extra $5,000–$15,000 per family (an openness tier, not a strict exclusivity buyout). No recipient allotment-buyout offered. Gay/bi donors welcomed.

Apply and contact

Type
Sperm bank (Open-ID / Early Disclosure) plus an Identified Donor (known-donor) program

Frequently asked about MySpermBank

How much do sperm donors make at MySpermBank?

MySpermBank advertises up to $1,200–2,000 per month, at $150–250 per approved donation. You walk out with Per donation on the day; banks typically hold part of each payment until samples clear a 6-month FDA quarantine.

What are the requirements to donate sperm at MySpermBank?

MySpermBank looks for donors aged 21–39, with no published height rule, HS/GED+ 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 MySpermBank?

MySpermBank has collection sites in Houston, TX, Chicago, IL, Gurnee, IL, Philadelphia, PA. Donation is in person, so proximity to a site is the real constraint.

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