The Seed Scout Donor Pay & Requirements

Known-donor matching service (NOT a traditional bank) · FDA registered N/A

Pay

$5k/family

per family

Per donation$5,000

Where

Maryland area

Clinic near the donor

Time

3-4 donations total per client

2-4 months per client

Age

24+ (highest minimum)

No minimum

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At a glance

Where and travel

HQ: Maryland area. Donations are arranged at a clinic near the donor.

Pay

Per family: $5,000 minimum

Requirements

Age 24+ (highest minimum)
Height: No minimum
Education: No requirement (explicitly no DQ)
Sexual partners: No DQ for sexual orientation (explicit — most inclusive)

Cadence

3-4 donations total per client
2-4 months per client

Pay

Payment method: Direct from client (Venmo, PayPal, check)
Exit bonus: N/A
Per family: $5,000 minimumper family
Total maximum: $15,000 (3 families)
Effective hourly: ~$500-$625/hour
Pay model: Per-family (not recurring)

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

Where and when

Where

Headquarters: Maryland area
Listed areas: Nationwide — clinic near donor

Time

Visits: 3-4 donations total per client
Program length: 2-4 months per client
Total time: 8-10 hours per client

Do you qualify

Requirements

Age: 24+ (highest minimum)
Height: No minimum
Also required: Education: No requirement (explicitly no DQ)
Sexual partners: No DQ for sexual orientation (explicit — most inclusive)
Acceptance rate: Highly selective matching (no numeric rate)

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.

How it works

Steps

Screening: ~2–4 months per family from selection through donations; ~8–10 hours of donor time (FDA steps: semen analysis, carrier screening, legal agreement, 3 psych consults)

Covered and limits

Identity policy: Known donor (meet recipient, approve match, annual updates)
Family limit: 3 families max
Parental rights: Independent attorney paid by client; legal contract
MSM policy: EXPLICITLY WELCOMES queer/MSM donors (only entity in dataset)
Exclusivity: Donor earns MORE for exclusivity: $5,000 per family standard (up to 3 families) vs $13,000 for an exclusive single-family match; a 'Two-Family Buy Out' lets a family be the donor's final match. (Intended parents also pay ~$7,000 variable costs.)

Apply and contact

Apply on their site

Website: theseedscout.com
Type: Known-donor matching service (NOT a traditional bank)
FDA registered: N/A

Frequently asked about The Seed Scout

How much does The Seed Scout pay donors?

The Seed Scout lists $5,000 per family (3 families max). The directory total label is $5–15k total. The client pays it directly — a per-family fee, not a recurring bank wage.

What are the requirements to donate at The Seed Scout?

The Seed Scout looks for donors aged 24+, with no height minimum, and good health. Donations are arranged at a clinic near the donor.

Where does The Seed Scout operate?

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