Billionaire and tech mogul Elon Musk is ringing in the new year with a jaw-dropping act of generosity: he’s just donated nearly $100 million worth of Tesla shares to various charities, according to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The move, made on December 30, 2025, marks one of the Tesla CEO’s signature year-end philanthropic surprises.
Musk handed over 210,699 shares of Tesla, valued at about $100 million, as part of his annual tax planning strategy. The SEC filing simply mentions “certain charities,” keeping the exact names of the organizations a secret—a common theme with Musk’s charitable giving. He’s known for making massive donations without seeking the spotlight for the beneficiaries.
Interestingly, sources reveal that the lucky charities have no immediate plans to sell the donated Tesla shares. This means there’s no sudden pressure on Tesla’s stock price, and the charities could benefit even more if the stock goes up in the future. Meanwhile, Musk lands a hefty tax deduction thanks to the donation.
While $100 million certainly grabs attention, it’s just a tiny slice of Musk’s overall wealth. The gift represents only 0.05% of his 12.8% stake in Tesla and is almost nothing compared to his staggering $619 billion net worth, as estimated by Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index. This move continues his yearly tradition of big donations, following similar gifts—like $112 million in 2024, and even more in earlier years.
Musk has made headlines with charitable giving before. Back in 2021, he donated a whopping $5.74 billion in Tesla stock to his own non-profit, the Musk Foundation, which backs projects in artificial intelligence and humanitarian relief.
The timing of this donation is notable as Tesla is gearing up to reveal its yearly vehicle sales numbers, while competition heats up with Chinese manufacturers and legacy car companies vying for a piece of the electric vehicle market.
The news of Elon Musk’s $100 million Tesla stock giveaway was first reported by Startup Pakistan.
