Tesla CEO Elon Musk has donated 210,699 shares of the electric vehicle manufacturer to undisclosed charities, according to a recent regulatory filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The gift, valued at approximately $100 million based on recent stock prices, was executed on December 30, 2025, as part of a year-end tax planning strategy.
The SEC documents specify that the recipient organizations have “no current intention” to sell the newly acquired stock. While the filing does not identify the specific beneficiaries, Musk has a history of funneling similar gifts into the Musk Foundation, his personal non-profit focused on renewable energy, space exploration, and pediatric research.
This move follows a established pattern of significant year-end giving by the world’s wealthiest individual.
In 2021 Musk donated shares worth roughly $5.7 billion. While in 2022 a series of donations totaled approximately $1.95 billion and in 2024 he gifted shares valued at roughly $112 million.
This latest $100 million transfer coincides with a period of high volatility for Tesla stock and intense scrutiny over Musk’s compensation. In November 2025, Tesla shareholders re-approved a record $1 trillion pay package for the CEO, which significantly increased his voting power and total equity. Financial analysts suggest that by donating appreciated shares rather than cash, Musk avoids capital gains taxes while securing substantial income tax deductions.
The donation reinforces Musk’s long-term commitment to his philanthropic arm, which now holds assets estimated at over $14 billion. It also signals a strategic reduction in his direct holdings without diluting his voting control over Tesla’s future AI and robotics initiatives.
The SEC filing confirms the transfer of 210,699 shares on Dec 30, 2025 even though the specific names of the recipient charities remain private. So far, neither Tesla Inc. nor Elon Musk has provided a formal comment beyond the mandatory regulatory disclosure.
