Martin Morse Wooster was an American writer, editor, researcher, and conservative philanthropy expert known for his work critiquing liberal giving and analyzing networks of influence in philanthropy. A prolific author, he covered topics ranging from science fiction to education policy and philanthropy. Wooster served as a trustee at organizations such as the Smith Richardson Foundation and was affiliated with DonorsTrust. His career included editorial roles at prominent publications including Harper’s Magazine (as Washington editor), The American Enterprise, Reason, and the Wilson Quarterly. He was also a founding member of the Beloit Science Fiction & Fantasy Association (BSFFA) during his college years. Wooster graduated from Beloit College in 1980 with degrees in history and philosophy, and later completed the National Journalism Center program in spring 1981. Based in Silver Spring, Maryland, he was a proud alumnus of Montgomery Blair High School. Throughout his professional life, Wooster contributed to investigative journalism and policy analysis, particularly in the realm of conservative philanthropy, authoring numerous articles and books that mapped influence networks in giving. His work often highlighted contrasts between conservative and liberal philanthropic efforts. Tragically, Wooster was killed in November 2023, leaving behind a legacy in journalism, philanthropy research, and science fiction fandom.