Federal Estate Tax Repealed for 2010. Read More. Discover the Benefits of Giving Wisely "I wouldn't be where I am if it weren't for Montclair State."  "Her hope was that this gift will help promising law students reach their goals."  "The idea for a scholarship came to me when I was a student."  "I appreciate so much what Montclair State has meant to me."  Make a gift that costs nothing during your lifetime. Welcome to Montclair State’s Planned Giving site! Planned gifts and bequests, whether large or small, help ensure that the full measure of academic excellence that has been the hallmark of Montclair State since its founding in 1908 is available for today's students and for generations of students yet to come. The planned giving program of the Montclair State University Foundation is designed to assist alumni and friends who wish to provide support to Montclair State in the most tax-wise way for themselves and their families. Have you ever wished you could support Montclair State University and improve your financial security at the same time? Well you can. At Montclair State, we call it Creative Giving. In fact, just one “creative gift” can return an immediate tax deduction to you, plus lifetime income for you and a loved one, plus long-term financial support to Montclair State. That's right… you benefit, your loved ones benefit, and the University benefits. If that isn't creativity, we'd like to know what is. Related Links   |