The tradition of the Northfield Jingle Bell Run is that each year 100% of race registration fees go to a local non-profit organization. The 2012 proceeds will go to the Northfield Area Family YMCA. The mission of the Northfield Y is to build strong kids, strong families and a strong community. The Y aspires to be a premier gathering place for the community. The Y works as a trusted partner and collaborator with the many other organizations in the community that provide programs and services to enrich Northfield, building a healthier, more active and engaged community. The Northfield Area Family YMCA operates by the values it hopes to cultivate in the communities it serves: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Historic contributions have been made to the following organizations:

2011 In honor of the 10th anniversary of the event, a total of $10,000 $11,000 went to 10 11 charities selected by 10 11 local groups: Brite Smiles, Cannon River Watershed Partnership, Community Action Center, HealthFinders Collaborative, Hope Center, Laura Baker School, Northfield Area Family YMCA, Northfield High School Angel Fund, Rice County Humane Society, Northfield TORCH Program
2010 Northfield Healthy Community Initiative Mini-Grants Program
2009 HealthFinders Collaborative
2008 Thursday’s Table of the Northfield Community Action Center
2007 Service Learning Initiative of Northfield Public Schools
2006 Northfield Area Family YMCA
2005 Jeff Amerman Pavilion at Spring Creek Park
2004 Northfield’s Christmas Day Dinner for All and the Health Finders Network
2003 Community Action Center’s Permanent Supportive Housing Project
2002 Spring Creek Barrier Free Park