Known-donor agencies / Growing Generations

Verified Sep 2026 · Known donor

Growing Generations Donor Pay & Requirements

Directed / known-donor agency (surrogacy, egg and sperm) · 1996 (~30 years) · State licenses NY

At a glance

Where and travel

  • HQ: Los Angeles, CA. Donations are arranged at a clinic near the donor.
  • Travel: Required as requested (screening/deposit trip)

Pay

  • $10,000 per donation

Requirements

  • Age 21–38.5
  • Height: Preferred: 5'10", exceptions can be made
  • Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Nicotine and drug use: No tobacco; no history of substance abuse
  • Citizenship: US citizen living in the US
  • Also required: Medical + psychological screening; video call with intended parents before match
  • Exclusivity: None published

Cadence

  • Directed cycle after match
  • Match wait can be days to months

Pay

Per donation
$10,000 per donation
Payment method
$10,000 per donation, paid on a per-donation basis (up to $100,000 across cycles); disbursement method not published
Total maximum
Up to $100,000 across multiple cycles (up to 10 families)
Pay model
Directed — intended parents pay

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

Where and when

Where

Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Listed areas
Nationwide — HQ Los Angeles CA
Travel required
Required as requested (screening/deposit trip)

Time

Visits
Directed cycle after match
Program length
Match wait can be days to months

Do you qualify

Requirements

Age
21–38.5
Height
Preferred: 5'10", exceptions can be made
Also required
  • Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Nicotine and drug use: No tobacco; no history of substance abuse
  • Citizenship: US citizen living in the US
  • Family history: No multigenerational inheritable cancer or genetic disorders
  • Also required: Medical + psychological screening; video call with intended parents before match

Screening

Family cap
Up to 10 families (including families outside Growing Generations)

How it works

Steps

Screening
1-7 day screening and deposit trip

Covered and limits

Identity policy
Directed donation only — some contact with intended parents; no anonymous option
Selectivity
Accepts sperm donors from the top 3% of candidates
Exclusivity
None published

Apply and contact

Founded
1996 (~30 years)
Type
Directed / known-donor agency (surrogacy, egg and sperm)
State licenses
NY

Frequently asked about Growing Generations

How much does Growing Generations pay donors?

Growing Generations lists $10,000 per cycle. Intended parents pay it — a per-cycle fee, not a monthly wage.

What are the requirements to donate at Growing Generations?

Growing Generations looks for donors aged 21–38.5, with a preference of 5'10", exceptions can be made, HS/GED education, and good health. Donations are arranged at a clinic near the donor.

Where does Growing Generations operate?

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

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