The Sperm Bank of California (TSBC) donor pay and requirements
A field-by-field review of compensation, eligibility, time commitment, locations, and program terms from the complete DonorIndex dataset.
What the headline number means
Paid monthly (retroactive on contract signing)
Locations and program
- open
- Berkeley CA
- proximity
- Within 40 miles
- name
- The Sperm Bank of California (TSBC)
- hq
- Berkeley, CA
- website
- thespermbankofca.org
- type
- 501(c)(3) non-profit (ONLY nonprofit in US)
- ein
- 94-3059240
- founded
- 1982
- fda registered
- Yes
- identity policy
- Identity-release (pioneered this model)
- family limit
- 10 families per donor (LOWEST in US)
- parental rights
- Legal waiver signed
- inclusive policy
- Actively recruiting men of all ethnicities, especially donors of color
Commitment
- program length
- 6-12 months
- frequency
- 1-2 collections/week
- hours per week
- 6–12 month program, 1–2 collection appointments per week
- abstinence
- At least 3 days (72h) before each screening sample; some accepted donors can qualify with 2 days
- screening duration
- ~8 weeks
- unpaid test
- Screening samples uncompensated; retroactive pay on acceptance
Requirements
- age
- 19-38
- height
- 5'7" traditional minimum [secondary]
- education
- Some college experience (professional experience considered)
- bmi
- Not publicly disclosed
- smoking
- Form asks family substance abuse history [partial]
- citizenship
- Able to work legally in US
- sexual partners
- No orientation-based exclusion stated
- acceptance rate
- <5% [secondary]
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.
Compensation
- monthly gross
- $950-$1,500+/month
- per donation
- $200 per acceptable sample
- cash at visit
- Paid monthly (retroactive on contract signing)
- deferred
- Screening samples uncompensated; retroactive pay on acceptance
- six month
- ~$5,700-$9,000
- annual
- ~$11,400-$18,000
- referral bonus
- $500 when referral accepted + $500 if referral completes 6+ months = $1,000 max
- exit bonus
- $700 at Exit Appointment (6 months after final donation); some sources say $500
- exclusivity
- Not offered — nonprofit with a 10-family cap; only an internal vial-equity policy, no recipient buyout and no donor exclusivity bonus
What we don’t know yet
These details were not publicly available when this profile was verified.
- bmi
Frequently asked about The Sperm Bank of California (TSBC)
How much do sperm donors make at The Sperm Bank of California (TSBC)?
The Sperm Bank of California (TSBC) advertises up to $950–1,500 per month, at $200 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 The Sperm Bank of California (TSBC)?
The Sperm Bank of California (TSBC) looks for donors aged 19–38, with a 5'7" height minimum, some college 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 The Sperm Bank of California (TSBC)?
The Sperm Bank of California (TSBC) has collection sites in Berkeley, CA. Donation is in person, usually 1–3 times a week, so proximity to a site is the real constraint.
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