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The Green brothers are turning Crash Course production company into a nonprofit
February 5, 2026/
Hank and John Green, YouTube icons and creators of online education shows Crash Course and SciShow, are handing over their famed production company Complexly to the public, transitioning to a nonprofit model as it combats online slop farms.
Acknowledging a rise in misinformation and low-quality content targeting online learners, Complexly’s shift to a 501(c)3 status will allow the company to pursue content that may not have commercial appeal, but instead fosters “free, independent, and trustworthy online education,” explained CEO Julie Walsh Smith. “Trust in information and access to education matter more than ever,” the company wrote in a recent press release.



