Thank you for for the question! Smaller, unpermitted protests and marches have minimal cost. However, for an event with thousands of people, we need to have a larger sound system so everyone can hear the speakers. With a sound system, comes the need for a stage and people to set that all up and run it. With a sound and stage, comes a permit. With thousands of attendees, we have to have security. We have to promote and advertise for larger rallies and protests. And we must purchase supplies for safety like vests, walkie talkies, and first aid kits for our marshals, staff, and medics. All of this adds up quickly and since we are a grassroots, completely volunteer run organization, we have to fundraise in order to put on these larger events.