Help families grow. Earn meaningful compensation.

Choosing to donate can change lives — plus provide you with steady income and free health benefits.

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Takes less than 5 minutes • Your info stays private

Why become a sperm donor?

Donors create new possibilities for those who dream of building a family:
  • Provides a resource for couples who are unable to conceive naturally

  • Gives LGBTQ+ families the chance to grow

  • Helps single parents who want to build a family

What's in it for you?

Donating sperm isn’t just about helping others. It also comes with real benefits for you.
Bar chart showing possible sperm donor compensation: low-activity donors up to $600 per month, medium-activity donors up to $1,200 per month, high-activity donors up to $1,500 per month, with a note that compensation depends on activity and sample quality and is not guaranteed.
  • Meaningful compensation: Earn steady, reliable income with each approved donation.

  • Free health screenings: Get medical and genetic testing at no cost to you.

  • Flexible schedule: Donation appointments fit around your school, work, and life obligations.

  • Unique opportunity to earn money while making a real impact.

Who can apply?

Many healthy men are eligible to become sperm donors. If you meet these basic requirements, you may be qualified:
  • Typically 18–39 years old

  • US citizen or permanent resident

  • Good overall health with no major medical issues

  • Non-smoker, drug-free, with a low-risk sexual health history

  • Minimum high school diploma; many banks prefer college students or graduates

  • Will donate regularly for 6–12 months or more

  • High-quality sperm according to a recent Legacy semen analysis

Check your eligibility
Please note that each sperm bank has its own criteria for donors. Meeting Legacy’s qualifications for referral does not guarantee that you will be accepted as a donor.

How it works

Legacy makes it simple to use the results of your semen analysis to determine your eligibility.
  • Legacy semen analysis: With your consent, we’ll evaluate the results of your semen analysis to determine if you’re eligible to become a donor.
  • Complete the donor questionnaire: Answer a few quick health and lifestyle screening questions. Get started.
  • Sperm bank matching: We’ll handle the introduction directly with the sperm bank that best fits your eligibility and geographic region.
  • Next steps: The bank will reach out to you directly to finish onboarding and begin donations at their location.

Legacy’s commitment to your privacy

  • Your personal details are kept confidential at every step.

  • Legacy partners only with accredited sperm banks.

  • We share only what’s necessary to connect you with a bank.

  • All screenings and referrals follow established clinical guidelines.

  • Your existing Legacy test results and/or stored sample will not be impacted.

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Frequently asked questions

I have sperm frozen with Legacy. Will Legacy ever sell, donate, or share this frozen sperm?
How long is the sperm donor commitment?
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What if I don’t qualify?
Will completing the questionnaire affect my existing Legacy account, test results, or stored sample?
Can I choose which sperm bank I’m referred to?
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