* Former Verizon Foundation president Patrick R. Gaston was also a board member of such organizations as the NAACP, Generations United, the National Latino Children’s Institute, America’s Charities, the Foundation of the University of West Indies, and the World Institute on Disability.

* The Verizon Foundation does not provide funding of any kind for individuals; private charities or foundations; organizations ineligible for tax-deductible support; religious groups; political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns; groups whose primary purpose is to influence legislation; endowments or capital campaigns; sports sponsorships; or performing arts tours.