THE A.P. MOLLER FOUNDATION
The A.P. Moller Foundation (A.P. Møller og Hustru Chastine Mc-Kinney Møllers Fond til almene Formaal) is a Danish philanthropic commercial foundation. It was established in 1953 by Mr. A.P. Møller with the support of his children to safeguard the long-term viability of the A.P. Moller Group and the adherence of the core values and principles. The Foundation is named after Mr. A.P. Møller and his American wife Chastine Mc-Kinney Møller.
In accordance with Danish law The A.P. Moller Foundation operates independently of any other interests than those described in the Foundation’s statues.
The A.P. Moller Foundation’s donations are based on Mr. A.P. Møller’s legacy and matters of particular importance to him. All donations are philanthropic and for the common good.
In 2013 A.P. Moller Holding was established. It is vital for the A.P. Moller Foundation and A.P. Moller Holding to have a positive impact on society and develop ‘nyttig virksomhed’ in the spirit of Mr. A.P. Møller.
A.P. Moller Holding are engaged long-term owners, focusing on renewing, and expanding the Group of industry leading companies. The activities of A.P. Moller Holding ensure that the Foundation can contribute to society with donations for generations to come.
The Foundation owns 100% of the shares in A.P. Møller Holding A/S, which owns 41.51% of the stock and holds 51.45% of the voting rights in A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S.