The Genesis Group — Pasadena, CA Sperm Donor Pay & Requirements

Non-ID Option Donors (Anonymous Donors) - The donor stays completely anonymous forever - No identifying info is shared with the recipient or the child - The child cannot contact or identify the donor later Open-ID Donor - Allows donor-conceived individuals to request identifying information upon turning 18, promoting transparency while keeping donor identity confidential until that time. Open ID donors consent to at least one contact with offspring, though this does not guarantee a long-term relationship

Healthy with a good family history of physical and mental health - Healthy BMI, within range 21-29 - No smoking, drug use, or excessive alcohol use (donors are tested) - Free of genetic disorders and chronic illnesses - No sexually transmitted infections within at least the previous two years - Must pass physical exam, blood work (STD, nicotine, drugs, hormones, genetics), and urine tests - Psychological screening by a qualified, licensed mental health professional - Genetic consultation with a geneticist - Must abstain from ejaculation for 2-5 days before donation - No vasectomy

- 1. Application & Interview: Apply online, then extensive interview and consultation to determine eligibility - 2. Profile Published: After the interview, profile published in database for Intended Parents to view - 3. Psychological Screening: After being matched, a quick psychological screening appointment - 4. Genetic Consultation: Consultation with a geneticist to go over family medical and demographic history - 5. Medical Screening: Physical screening, blood work (STD, nicotine, drugs, hormones, genetics), meeting with nurse/doctor - 6. Legal Agreement: Drafting and execution of legal contract between donor and Intended Parents - 7. Sperm Retrieval: Deposits at a fertility clinic agreed upon by donor and Intended Parent(s)

- Genesis is a sperm donation agency, not a traditional sperm bank — they facilitate individual matches between donors and intended parents - Donors may need to travel to intended parents' clinic (travel paid and coordinated) - Having children does not disqualify donors — proof of previous fertility can enhance candidacy - Marital status does not disqualify donors - Donating sperm has no impact on physical health or fertility