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title: "Elon Musk Promised to Give One SpaceX Share to Every Child in the US"
description: "Elon Musk promised to give one SpaceX share to every child in the US within a year — a gesture worth about $10.5 billion. The statement followed Anthropic's announcement of transferring 5% of shares to public causes."
date: 2026-10-20T00:46:59.656Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/elon-musk-spacex-shares-us-children
tags: [elon-musk, spacex, anthropic, artificial-intelligence, us-politics, stock-donation]
author: "Darya Fomina"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Elon Musk Promised to Give One SpaceX Share to Every Child in the US

![Elon Musk holding a symbolic one million dollar check against an American flag backdrop](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/20/elon-musk-spacex-akcii-detyam-ssha/elon-musk-spacex-akcii-detyam-ssha-1.webp)

## Key Points

- Musk stated on X that within a year he will give one SpaceX share to every child in the US.
- At a share price of $146 and 72 million children, the donation value is estimated at about $10.5 billion.
- The statement followed Anthropic's announcement of transferring 5% of shares to a 'public good' fund.
- The share transfer mechanism has not been disclosed; Musk is known for promises that are not always implemented.

Elon Musk stated on the social network X that over the next year he will transfer one share of his company SpaceX to every child living in the United States. According to the billionaire, this step «will be the beginning of many other gift-giving initiatives.» The statement came hours after Anthropic announced its intention to donate 5% of its shares to a special fund designed to contribute to the «public good».

### The Promise and Its Scale

According to the U.S. Census Bureau estimates, about 72 million children live in the country. At the current SpaceX share price of $146, the total cost of such a donation would be approximately $10.5 billion. At the same time, Musk did not disclose the mechanism for transferring the securities: how exactly the shares will be issued and transferred to minors remains unclear, and the billionaire provided no details about the plan.

### Response to Anthropic's Gesture

Musk's post appeared against the backdrop of an announcement by Anthropic, the developer of the Claude AI model, which is preparing for a large-scale initial public offering. The company, which has repeatedly expressed concern over social risks and potential dangers of AI, stated that part of the funds raised through crowdfunding will be directed to solving problems related to «impact on the labor market.» In response to Anthropic's publication, Musk suggested on the company's X account to issue shares «directly to the general public.»

### Political Background

The statement came as the U.S. administration launched the «Trump Account» initiative, which provides for a $1,000 payout to every American child born between 2025 and 2028. Thus, Musk's gesture was inscribed in the general context of public programs focused on child payouts, enhancing its symbolic and likely political resonance.

### Skepticism Surrounding Promises

According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Musk remains the wealthiest person in the world with a fortune of over $900 billion, most of which comes from SpaceX shares (about $700 billion), with the rest in Tesla, Boring, and Neuralink. Nevertheless, observers remind that the billionaire is known for ideas that never materialize or plans that he later explains as jokes. Musk pinned the new post about distributing SpaceX shares to the top of his profile on the X platform, indicating his intention to make the statement prominent, although the practical implementation of the promise has not yet been confirmed.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Миллиардер Илон Маск объявил, что пожертвует акции SpaceX всем американским детям.](https://www.vietnam.vn/ru/ty-phu-elon-musk-tuyen-bo-tang-co-phieu-spacex-cho-tat-ca-tre-em-my) - The primary source confirms Musk's statement on X, the estimate of 72 million children, the $146 share price, the ~$10.5 billion cost, Anthropic's announcement (5% of shares), and the context of the 'Trump Account' initiative. The share transfer mechanism has not been disclosed.
- [«Чтобы вернуть вам свободу»: Илон Маск объявил о создании «Партии Америки»](https://www.rfi.fr/ru/%D0%B2-%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%B5/20250706-%D1%87%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%B1%D1%8B-%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%BD%D1%83%D1%82%D1%8C-%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BC-%D1%81%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%B4%D1%83-%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%BD-%D0%BC%D0%B0%D1%81%D0%BA-%D0%BE%D0%B1%D1%8A%D1%8F%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%BB-%D0%BE-%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B8-%D0%BF%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%B8-%D0%B0%D0%BC%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B8) - Подтверждено по источнику rfi.fr
- [Илон Маск бросил вызов Нолану, анонсировав свою версию "Одиссеи" от ИИ](https://www.unian.net/lite/kino/odisseya-kristofera-nolana-ilon-mask-anonsirovav-svoyu-versiyu-ot-ii-do-konca-goda-13448637.html) - Подтверждено по источнику unian.net
- [Илон Маск пообещал снять "исторически достоверный" фильм "Одиссея" с помощью ИИ](https://www.newsru.co.il/rest/22jul2026/odyssey_ar.html) - Подтверждено по источнику newsru.co.il

## FAQ

### What exactly did Elon Musk promise?

Musk stated on X that over the next year he will give one SpaceX share to every child in the US, calling it the beginning of other gift-giving initiatives.

### How much could this donation cost?

At a share price of $146 and approximately 72 million children in the US, the cost is estimated at roughly $10.5 billion.

### How will the shares be transferred?

The transfer mechanism has not been disclosed; Musk provided no details on how the shares will be issued and transferred to children.

### Why was this statement made?

It appeared a few hours after Anthropic announced transferring 5% of shares to a 'public good' fund; Musk also suggested issuing shares directly to the general public.