Known-donor agencies / Sperm Bank of New York

Verified Sep 2026 · Known donor

Sperm Bank of New York Donor Pay & Requirements

Directed / known-donor matching agency (operated in partnership with Coast to Coast Sperm Donation)

At a glance

Where and travel

  • HQ: New York, NY. Donations are arranged at a clinic near the donor.
  • Travel: Donation at the intended parents' chosen clinic
  • Flights, hotel, ground transport, meal allowance covered

Pay

  • Per match: $5,000-$10,000 (plus travel)

Requirements

  • Age 21–38
  • Height: 5'10" and above
  • Education: Bachelor's (completed or in progress) or military / firefighter / EMT
  • BMI: 19-28
  • Nicotine and drug use: Nicotine-free 6+ months; no drugs; no criminal record; no STD/HIV
  • Citizenship: Legally allowed to work in the US
  • Donor-side: donors doing 'private donations or exclusive arrangements' earn more than the standard $5,000–$10,000 program range (no figure published)

Not published: Time

Pay

Per match
$5,000-$10,000 (plus travel)per match
Premium pay
Higher for private/exclusive arrangements
Pay model
Directed — offers presented to donor; paid at milestones (majority after donation + FDA testing)

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

Where and when

Where

Headquarters
New York, NY
Listed areas
Nationwide via local clinics — HQ New York NY
Travel required
Donation at the intended parents' chosen clinic
Travel costs
Flights, hotel, ground transport, meal allowance covered

Time

Time per donation
10-15 hours total via a local clinic

Do you qualify

Requirements

Age
21–38
Height
5'10" and above
BMI
19-28
Also required
  • Education: Bachelor's (completed or in progress) or military / firefighter / EMT
  • Nicotine and drug use: Nicotine-free 6+ months; no drugs; no criminal record; no STD/HIV
  • Citizenship: Legally allowed to work in the US

How it works

Steps

Screening
A few weeks for test results before approval

Covered and limits

Identity policy
No anonymity — Identified, Identity-Release, or Semi-Identified; disclosure to child at 18
Partner
Coast to Coast Sperm Donation (San Diego, CA)
Exclusivity
Donor-side: donors doing 'private donations or exclusive arrangements' earn more than the standard $5,000–$10,000 program range (no figure published)
Family cap
6 families worldwide

Apply and contact

Type
Directed / known-donor matching agency (operated in partnership with Coast to Coast Sperm Donation)

Frequently asked about Sperm Bank of New York

How much does Sperm Bank of New York pay donors?

Sperm Bank of New York lists $5,000–10,000 per cycle. Intended parents pay it — a per-cycle fee, not a monthly wage.

What are the requirements to donate at Sperm Bank of New York?

Sperm Bank of New York looks for donors aged 21–38, with a 5'10" minimum, Bachelor's/mil education, and good health. Donations are arranged at a clinic near the donor.

Where does Sperm Bank of New York operate?

Sperm Bank of New York says it works with donors nationwide, arranging donations at a clinic near the donor rather than at fixed collection sites.

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