We are now a 501c3 nonprofit!
Our founders, Hank Green and John Green, have donated the company, creating a nonprofit to continue our mission of creating trustworthy content that inspires curiosity and lowers barriers to knowledge building.
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FAQ
What is Complexly?
Complexly is a media company that produces shows like Crash Course, SciShow, Eons, Ask Hank Anything, Bizarre Beasts, Study Hall, and more. We were founded by John and Hank Green with a mission of creating trustworthy stuff and lowering barriers to knowledge building.
What does it mean that Complexly is now a nonprofit?
Until now, Complexly was a company privately owned by Hank and John Green. They have donated the company to the public as a new nonprofit 501c3 organization, which will help Complexly fulfill its mission for decades to come.
Why did you make this change?
We've always been a mission-driven company. Becoming a nonprofit means we will be able to lean into public support, supercharging our mission to make content the world needs, not what is optimized for advertisers.
Hank's Video Announcing Our Nonprofit Status
What does this mean for me, a fan?
You will keep getting to watch Crash Course, SciShow, and our other stuff for free, forever! And we will get to keep making those things without commercial pressures or outside investors! You can rest assured that Complexly will be here in the long term for generations of viewers.
Can I make tax-deductible donations to Compexly now?
Yes! We are a 501c3 nonprofit, so donations are tax-deductible. You can donate to support our work at any time at complexly.org. If you already contribute to Complexly via Patreon, or our donation page, or through fundraisers like the Crash Course Coin, some or all of your contribution may be tax-deductible. If your company matches donations, or if you want to make a major gift, Complexly is now eligible to receive those as well.
What does this mean for Hank and John?
Hank and John Green will assemble a board for our nonprofit, and will continue to be involved as they have been for the last couple years, as advisors, cheerleaders, and sometimes on-screen talent for Complexly shows!
What does this mean for the Complexly team?
The team is the same! That goes for the folks directly making the shows, as well as the administration and leadership team. What’s changing is Complexly will have a volunteer board of directors overseeing the organization at a high level, and making sure that the mission is always put first.
I would like to donate via donor-advised fund or employer matching.
Thank you! we are getting set up with the correct systems to make this possible. Please email [email protected] with either “DAF” or “matching” in the subject line, and we will inform you when we are ready for this!
What is the nonprofits employer identification number (EIN) and mailing address?
Complexly Inc
complexly.org
39-4158305
PO Box 8147 Missoula, MT 59802
Registered Charity
