Known-donor agencies / The Genesis Group

Verified Sep 2026 · Known donor

The Genesis Group Donor Pay & Requirements

Directed / known-donor matching agency (surrogacy, egg and sperm; est. 2003) · State licenses CO 440048, NY Dept of Health

At a glance

Where and travel

  • Donations are arranged at a clinic near the donor.
  • Travel: Covered (in-state, out-of-state, international)
  • Travel reimbursed (airfare, ground transport, lodging) when traveling to IP clinic

Requirements

  • Age 21–35
  • Height: Not published
  • BMI: 21-29
  • Good physical and mental health, good family history
  • Nicotine and drug use: No smoking, drug use, or excessive alcohol (donors tested)
  • Disqualifiers: Vasectomy; STI within previous 2 years; genetic disorders; chronic illness
  • Abstinence: 2-5 days before donation
  • Exclusivity: None published

Cadence

  • Multiple samples within a 7-10 day period per agreement

Pay

Per cycle
Donor-set (no published range; competitive to attract match requests)per cycle
Premium factors
Education, family medical history, and lifestyle (intended-parent driven)
Pay model
Directed — donor sets own compensation, visible to and negotiated with intended parents

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

Where and when

Where

Listed areas
Nationwide — collection at the intended parents' agreed clinic
Travel required
Covered (in-state, out-of-state, international)
Travel reimbursement
Travel reimbursed (airfare, ground transport, lodging) when traveling to IP clinic

Time

Visits
Multiple samples within a 7-10 day period per agreement
Abstinence
2-5 days before donation

Do you qualify

Requirements

Age
21–35
BMI
21-29
Also required
  • Good physical and mental health, good family history
  • Nicotine and drug use: No smoking, drug use, or excessive alcohol (donors tested)
  • Disqualifiers: Vasectomy; STI within previous 2 years; genetic disorders; chronic illness

How it works

Covered and limits

Identity policy
Donor's choice — anonymous or open (open allows contact at 18)
Exclusivity
None published

Apply and contact

Type
Directed / known-donor matching agency (surrogacy, egg and sperm; est. 2003)
Legal name
Genesis Egg Donor and Surrogacy Group
State licenses
CO 440048, NY Dept of Health

Frequently asked about The Genesis Group

How much does The Genesis Group pay donors?

The Genesis Group lists Donor-set per cycle. Intended parents pay it — a per-cycle fee, not a monthly wage.

What are the requirements to donate at The Genesis Group?

The Genesis Group looks for donors aged 21–35, with no published height rule, and good health. Donations are arranged at a clinic near the donor.

Where does The Genesis Group operate?

The Genesis Group says it works with donors nationwide, arranging donations at a clinic near the donor rather than at fixed collection sites.

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