Business Details
44 Years
experience
Ethical Sperm Donation & Family Building Services
The Sperm Bank Of California has been a pioneering force in ethical family building since 1982, established as the first U.S. sperm bank to serve all women, including lesbians and single mothers. Our mission prioritizes families over profits, guided by a commitment to equity, inclusion, and the well-being of donors, parents, and donor-conceived individuals. We maintain the lowest national family limit of 10 per donor, ensuring responsible genetic lineage management.Our Identity-Release Program, the first of its kind globally, empowers donor-conceived adults to access donor information. Through decades of research and policy innovation, we support diverse family structures, including LGBTQ+ and multicultural communities, while adhering to rigorous FDA and state regulatory standards. Our team combines clinical expertise with compassionate service, offering personalized guidance through every stage of the family-building process.
Services
Sperm Donation
Donor Insemination
Sperm Storage
Genetic Counseling
Identity-Release Program
Family Contact List
Pregnancy Reporting
Donor Screening
Personal Sperm Storage
International Shipping
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We are the only non-profit sperm bank in the U.S., prioritizing family needs over profits.
- Maintain the lowest national family limit of 10 per donor for responsible genetic management.
- Offer the world's first Identity-Release Program for donor-conceived adults.
- Pioneered equitable access policies for LGBTQ+ and multicultural intended parents.
- Our research program shapes industry standards for donor-conceived family well-being.
What people say
Thoughtful programming
Supportive staff
Ethical practices
Personalized guidance
Pioneering research
Services
Sperm Donation
Our comprehensive donor program provides ethically sourced sperm from rigorously screened donors. Each donor undergoes FDA-compliant medical, genetic, and psychological evaluations to ensure safety and quality. We maintain a strict 10-family limit per donor, the lowest in the industry, to protect donor-conceived individuals' interests. Our donors represent diverse backgrounds, with detailed profiles available to assist recipients in making informed choices.
Identity-Release Program
This pioneering program allows donor-conceived adults access to donor information upon request. As the first and most researched open-identity program globally, it provides lifelong support for families navigating donor connections. The program includes structured protocols for information disclosure, ensuring donor privacy while respecting recipients' rights to genetic heritage details.
Genetic Counseling
Board-certified genetic counselors provide specialized consultations for family planning and donor selection. Services include evaluating hereditary condition risks, interpreting genetic test results, and offering personalized recommendations. Our counselors work closely with recipients to address concerns about genetic health history, ensuring informed decision-making throughout the family-building process.
Sperm Storage
We offer secure long-term sperm storage with three account types: Client Depositor, Directed Donor, and Known Donor. Each account follows strict regulatory protocols for sample handling and quarantine periods. Our facility maintains optimal storage conditions with regular quality monitoring, ensuring sample viability for future use in family-building endeavors.
Family Contact List
This opt-in program connects families sharing the same donor, fostering supportive relationships among donor-conceived individuals. With 40% participation and 80% match success rates, it facilitates communication between families while maintaining confidentiality. The program includes guidelines for safe, ethical interactions and provides resources for discussing donor connections with children.
Questions
What makes TSBC different from other sperm banks?
As the only non-profit U.S. sperm bank, we prioritize family needs over profits with a 10-family donor limit, Identity-Release Program, and equity-focused policies.
Can I access donor information for my child?
Yes, our Identity-Release Program allows donor-conceived adults to request donor information, with optional family contact arrangements through our Family Contact List.
How does TSBC ensure donor quality?
Donors undergo rigorous FDA-compliant medical, genetic, and psychological screening, including six-month quarantines and infectious disease testing.
Do you offer services for LGBTQ+ families?
We specialize in serving LGBTQ+ families, offering inclusive policies and resources since our founding as the first sperm bank to serve lesbian and single women.
What support exists for donor-conceived siblings?
Our Family Contact List connects 80% of participating families sharing donors, with guidelines for ethical communication and child-centered relationship development.
How are pregnancy outcomes tracked?
We require pregnancy reporting to maintain donor family limits, monitor health outcomes, and ensure responsible genetic lineage management across all cases.
