Known-donor agencies / The Genesis Group
Verified Sep 2026

The Genesis Group 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

Not publicly disclosed

Locations and program

open
Nationwide — collection at the intended parents' agreed clinic
name
The Genesis Group
legal name
Genesis Egg Donor and Surrogacy Group
website
genesissurrogacy.com
type
Directed / known-donor matching agency (surrogacy, egg and sperm; est. 2003)
state licenses
CO 440048, NY Dept of Health
identity policy
Donor's choice — anonymous or open (open allows contact at 18)

Commitment

program length
Not publicly disclosed
frequency
Multiple samples within a 7-10 day period per agreement
abstinence
2-5 days before donation
travel
Covered (in-state, out-of-state, international)

Requirements

age
21-35 (a FAQ line also says 18-35 — conflict flagged)
bmi
21-29
health
Good physical and mental health, good family history
smoking
No smoking, drug use, or excessive alcohol (donors tested)
disqualifiers
Vasectomy; STI within previous 2 years; genetic disorders; chronic illness

Compensation

model
Directed — donor sets own compensation, visible to and negotiated with intended parents
per cycle
Donor-set (no published range; competitive to attract match requests)
reimbursement
Travel reimbursed (airfare, ground transport, lodging) when traveling to IP clinic
premium factors
Education, family medical history, lifestyle (intended-parent driven)
exclusivity
None published

What we don’t know yet

These details were not publicly available when this profile was verified.

  • height
  • education minimum
  • family cap
  • published compensation
  • screening duration
  • acceptance rate

Frequently asked about The Genesis Group

How much do sperm donors make at The Genesis Group?

The Genesis Group advertises up to Donor-set per month, at Donor-set 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 Genesis Group?

The Genesis Group looks for donors aged 21–35, with no height minimum, 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 Genesis Group?

The Genesis Group has collection sites in Nationwide. Donation is in person, usually 1–3 times a week, so proximity to a site is the real constraint.

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