The Lions of West Virginia provide a major portion of the funds for the Foundation through service projects in their respective areas. A donation of $100 by any individual will be awarded with a lapel pin and certificate to the donor. Each donor will be considered a Life Member of the Permanent Endowment Trust Fund. Only the interest from the trust fund can be used for Sight and Hearing related expenditures. The Trustees and Lions of West Virginia are proud of the fact that less than 3% of the funds received are used for administrative purposes.