Donate to The Sperm Bank of California

We hope that all of our families, donors, and clients are safe during these unprecedented times. We hold all of you in our thoughts and hearts.

The Sperm Bank of California (TSBC) is appealing to you to partner with us to ensure our one-of-a-kind, not-for-profit, LGBTQ-inclusive services remain available.

If you are able, and appreciate TSBC's ethical and inclusive family-building program, please consider a tax-deductible donation to ensure we are able to continue as a researched-backed, LGBTQ centered, family building program in a field increasingly filled with large for-profit companies. As a non-profit with a community board of directors, we have a different approach to family building.

“For us, TSBC was a lifeline when there were no options. It was exactly what we needed and had the values and commitment that set it apart from all others. These are extraordinary times, and I truly hope TSBC will be able to weather this storm. Our son was/is the greatest gift and TSBC had a critical role in his creation. Thanks for all you do!”   TSBC mom, Janet S.

The Sperm Bank of California is small yet mighty--the little sperm bank that could do (and continues to do) what no other has done before. TSBC started in 1982 as the first program to provide donor sperm services to lesbians and single women. We continue to offer services centering the LGBTQ community and single parents by choice, including storing genetic material for trans* folks planning a family in the future. Our Identity-Release® Program, the oldest, most thoroughly researched, open-identity donation program in the world, allows donor-conceived adults the option to learn the identity of their donor. In this spirit of openness, we were also the first sperm donation program to offer the option for families to connect with others who share their donor through our Family Contact List. 

“A lot of people asked how Vivian was conceived when I announced my maternity leave. Some were funny, some inappropriate, most were very interested and earnest. Well... once we decided to try to get pregnant we started looking for a donor and we found ourselves on The Sperm Bank of California’s website. And the rest is history as they say. 

I appreciate The Sperm Bank of California for their inclusivity and commitment to LGBTQI families. TSBC was hit hard by COVID and I encourage you to join me in donating if you can to make sure others are able to experience the quality customer service and joy of working with this agency to help build a family.” TSBC mom, Esther M.

While we have reserves, like many small organizations they are insufficient to meet this current, worldwide crisis. We are reaching out for your help. Please make a contribution today to sustain our unique, inclusive program that provides ethical family building options to our diverse community.

As a fee-for-service funded non-profit organization, we are currently bringing in a small fraction of our usual fees due to the pandemic. Operations at The Sperm Bank of California have changed drastically. We have temporarily reduced hours and staffing to maintain skeletal operations until we can resume full services again. Funds raised through this sustainability campaign will be used for operating expenses like rent, liquid nitrogen, salaries, and insurance. Your contribution will help keep the phones on, the vials frozen, and allow our organization to continue operations.

Consider the role TSBC has played in your life to help you build your family—your donation will help us provide the same services and support to others. If you have not used our services, consider how important an ethically-run, researched-backed, LGBTQ centered, family building program is in a field increasingly filled with large for-profit companies.

Donations to TSBC will enable us to continue providing these innovative and personalized services to new and existing parents, donor-conceived adults, donors, and storage clients.

Mission: The Sperm Bank of California is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing ethical family building options to our diverse community. We have an unwavering commitment to the well-being of parents, children, and donors.