Barringer Crater Co, a family-owned enterprise founded by D. Moreau Barringer in 1903, is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Barringer Meteorite Crater located near Flagstaff, Arizona. With a mission to maintain the Crater as a memorial to its founder's scientific work, the company operates under the guiding principles he advocated.

As a privately held business, the company ensures controlled access to the Crater while maintaining its natural state. Moreover, Barringer Crater Co supports scientific exploration and research, offering research grants to scientists worldwide and sponsoring doctoral students to attend scientific meetings. Additionally, the company established the Barringer Medal in 1982 to recognize exceptional scientific achievement in the field of impact cratering.

With a commitment to scientific education, the Barringer Crater Co aims to benefit both the general public and the scientific community through the educational and scientific value of this captivating natural phenomenon