In a significant philanthropic gesture, Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk has gifted a substantial portion of his company stock to charitable organisations. A recent filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed that the tech mogul donated 2,10,699 Tesla shares, valued at approximately $100 million, on December 30, 2025.
A Pattern of Philanthropy: Musk's Charitable History
This act of generosity is not an isolated event in Musk's financial calendar. The filing indicated the donation was part of his "year-end tax planning." The document further noted that the recipient charities have "no current intention to sell such stock." This follows a consistent pattern of major donations by the world's wealthiest individual.
Looking back, in 2024, Musk donated Tesla shares worth around $112 million to charitable causes. The year 2022 saw him give away shares valued at a staggering $1.95 billion between August and December. His most substantial charitable stock transfer in recent years was in 2021, when he directed Tesla shares worth $5.7 billion, reportedly to his own foundation.
Undisputed Wealth Leader Despite Donations
Despite parting with $100 million in assets, Elon Musk's position at the top of the global wealth pyramid remains unchallenged. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, his net worth stands at a colossal $619 billion. He continues to lead by a wide margin, followed by Google co-founder Larry Page at $269 billion and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos with a net worth of $253 billion.
Musk's Firm Commitment to Tesla's Future
In related news, Elon Musk has publicly reaffirmed his long-term dedication to the electric vehicle giant he leads. During a virtual appearance at the Qatar Economic Forum, Musk was asked about his commitment to Tesla. When questioned if he saw himself as the company's CEO in five years' time, he responded with an unequivocal "yes."
He added, "I'll still be CEO in 5 years… unless I die. I can't be the CEO if I'm dead." A clip from this interview was shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by user Mario Nawfal on December 30, 2025—the same day as his latest share donation was executed. This statement quells any speculation about his near-term departure and signals stability for Tesla's leadership.
The dual revelations—of a major charitable act and a firm commitment to his CEO role—paint a picture of a billionaire focused on both his philanthropic legacy and his flagship company's trajectory. While optimising his year-end financial planning, Musk ensures his wealth benefits charitable causes while simultaneously vowing to steer Tesla for the foreseeable future.
