Elon Musk has pledged to give one SpaceX share to every child and teenager in the United States by 2027. With each share currently valued at $146 and over 70 million people under 18 in the country, the initiative would represent a donation exceeding $10 billion—roughly 1% of Musk's estimated $1 trillion net worth.
The specifics of how this distribution would actually work remain unclear. The logistics alone present significant challenges, from determining eligibility and delivery mechanisms to handling legal and tax implications for such a massive giveaway. No details have been provided about the timeline, process, or any conditions that might accompany the shares.