Financial Aid

Our Financial Aid Program

We believe brain preservation should be accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances. While we need to charge for our services to provide the highest-quality preservation and maintain our operations into the indefinite future, we do our best to use available philanthropic funds to offer financial assistance to those who cannot afford the full cost.

What Financial Aid Covers

Financial aid can reduce or eliminate the cost of preservation. However, depending on the level of assistance, we may not be able to provide certain services, such as standby and transport.
If you have no significant assets and can travel to our Salem, Oregon headquarters before legal death or be transported there afterward, we currently have philanthropic funds available to cover the full cost of your preservation.

Eligibility

Eligibility is based primarily on assets, with income as a secondary consideration. We focus on assets because most people seeking preservation are retired, when income may not be indicative of their financial circumstances. We evaluate each situation individually, considering:

• Savings and investments accounts
• Real estate
• Vehicles and other significant assets
• Current income, if applicable
• Whether you have a surviving spouse or dependents
• Membership history (we try especially hard to accommodate long-term members)

How to Apply

Email us at hello@sparksbrain.org with the subject line "Financial Aid Inquiry" (or similar). We will ask you to provide a brief description of your situation and documentation of assets and income (such as bank statements or tax returns). We will respond within two weeks, or faster for urgent situations.

Important notes

• Payment for services is not required upfront, except for liquid nitrogen storage.
• You will need to complete the standard enrollment paperwork prior to preservation.

If you have questions or are unsure whether you would qualify, please Contact Us.