PRESERVE AND PROMOTE

COMMITTED TO ELEVATING THE NEXT GENERATION

$25

Donation Amount

The Captain Ryan Phaneuf Memorial Fund was founded in July 2021 because we believe in removing financial barriers to those who will be serving our nation! To accomplish this, we raise finances that fund competitive need-based scholarships to JROTC students who are pursuing a baccalaureate degree for accessions into the military, or are pursuing aviation experience. With four scholarships funded so far, we are expanding our reach and our impact with your help!

Captain Phaneuf was a U.S. Air Force pilot with over 1,200 hours in bomber, electronic warfare, and training aircrafts. In high school, Ryan was involved in JROTC and was recognized in the top 1% of 110,000 worldwide cadets by his selection to attend the Aerospace and Technology Honors camp at the University of Oklahoma, and his selection the following year to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum on Defense, Intelligence, and Diplomacy in Washington D.C. This culminated in Ryan serving as a Cadet Colonel his senior year. He attended college at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Florida), receiving his military commission in 2012, and subsequently graduated from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training at Laughlin AFB, TX. His first assignment was as a T-6II Instructor Pilot where he taught pilot accessions in contact, instrument, formation, and low-level flight. He then tracked to the B-1B, completing his initial qualification training as a Distinguished Graduate. He was assigned to the 37th Bomber Squadron at Ellsworth AFB, and he subsequently volunteered to deploy to Kandahar, Afghanistan in the E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) aircraft.

Captain Phaneuf was deployed in support of OPERATION FREEDOM'S SENTINEL when on January 27, 2020, the aircraft he was piloting suffered catastrophic engine failure, resulting in the aircraft crashing in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. Captain Phaneuf is listed by the Department of Defense as the final Airman killed in operations in Afghanistan.

Captain Phaneuf was a gifted aviator and a consummate instructor who was dedicated to educating and inspiring everyone he met. The focus of his career and his life was helping others, and this memorial fund set up in his name is a continuation of his incredible legacy. Through this memorial fund, his passion for helping others continues as it gives scholarships to the next generation of JROTC cadets who are pursuing a career in aviation and the military.

Captain Phaneuf is a recipient of the New Hampshire Medal of Honor, and additionally was awarded the Bronze Star medal, the Air Medal with Combat device, the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, and the Afghanistan Campaign medal with one service star.
  •  10/19/2024 17:00 - 10/19/2024 23:00
  •   19 S Depot Rd, Hollis, NH, USA

This is the fourth annual scholarship dinner and raffle event! This event provides a fun venue to memorialize and commemorate the legacy of Ryan through events that fund the annual scholarship awards. Events include dinner, music, raffle, 50/50, silent auction, other games, merchandise sales, cash bar, and more! Additionally, we will be honoring the 2024 recipients of the academic scholarships at this dinner. This is a casual dinner with a lively atmosphere; we encourage everyone to wear one of Ryan's memorial shirts of any color or design, but it is not required. If you do not have a shirt and would like to purchase one, visit the e-commerce section of our website.

  •  11/28/2023 00:00 - 11/28/2023 23:59

As you count your blessings this season, would you consider being a blessing to others?

  • $25
  •  09/09/2023 09:30
  •   3612 Lafayette Road Portsmouth, NH

This is the 7th annual Homeland Heroes motorcycle ride and rally, and the third year honoring Capt. Ryan Phaneuf. A portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to the Capt Ryan Phaneuf Memorial Scholarship Fund. Please consider riding with Homeland Heroes this September!

  •  08/05/2023 17:00
  •   19 S Depot Rd, Hollis, NH, USA

This is the third annual scholarship dinner and raffle event! This event provides a fun venue to memorialize and commemorate the legacy of Ryan through events that fund the annual scholarship awards. Events include dinner, music, raffle, 50/50 split the bucket, silent auction, other games, merchandise sales, cash bar, and more! Additionally, we will be honoring the 2023 recipients of the academic and aviation scholarships at this dinner. This is a casual dinner with a lively atmosphere; we encourage everyone to wear one of Ryan's memorial shirts of any color or design! If you don't have one, order yours now from the website for in-person pickup at the event!

  •  11/29/2022 00:00 - 11/29/2022 23:59

As you count your blessings this season, would you consider being a blessing to others?

  •  10/08/2022 17:00
  •   15 Bockes Road Hudson, NH 03051

This is the second annual Capt. Phaneuf Memorial Fund dinner and raffle event. This event provides a fun venue to memorialize and commemorate the legacy of Ryan through events that fund the annual scholarship awards. Events include dinner, music, raffle, 50/50 split the bucket, silent auction, other games, merchandise sales, cash bar, and more! This is a casual dinner with a lively atmosphere; we encourage everyone to wear one of Ryan's memorial shirts of any color or design! If you don't have one, order yours now from the website for in-person pickup at the event!

  • $25
  •  06/26/2022 09:30
  •   3612 Lafayette Road Portsmouth, NH

This is the 6th annual Homeland Heroes motorcycle ride and rally, and the second year honoring Capt. Ryan Phaneuf. A portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to the Capt Ryan Phaneuf Memorial Scholarship Fund. Please consider riding with Homeland Heroes this June!

  •  09/18/2021 17:00
  •   222 Central St, Hudson, NH, USA

Memorial dinner and silent auction

  •  06/27/2021 09:00
  •   A.J. Letizio Enterprise Center, Windham, NH

Annual Homeland Heroes Motorcycle Ride in honor of Captain Phaneuf

Absolutely! There are several additional ways to donate through your phone:

PayPal: PayPal.Me/CaptPhaneuf

VENMO: @CaptPhaneuf
YES! There are two main goals for the memorial fund; to finance scholarships for JROTC cadets and to maintain memorials in honor of Captain Phaneuf. You can specify either of these categories, or additionally you can earmark your donation for operating expenses. If left unspecified, the money will be used in accordance with the Board of Directors' long-term strategic guidance. When donating by check or direct deposit you may delineate funds use in the memo or comments section. If donating online, please feel free to contact us at marketing@captphaneuf.org to let us know how you would like your donation to be used.
You can expect to receive a donation summary at the time of donation for itemized tax deductions. An annual donation summary will be sent in January for any single donations of $150 or more, or any collective donations totaling $500 or more during the course of the year. The annual donation receipt will be mailed in January to the address you provided during the donation process.

Additionally, please note that U.S. tax code (IRS Publication 1771) allows any donation amount to be itemized on taxes using any proof of donation (check stub, bank statement, donation summary, etc). If you have any questions about donations summaries, please contact treasurer@captphaneuf.org.
All of the leadership for the Captain Ryan Phaneuf Memorial Fund are unpaid volunteers; this has allowed us to keep operating costs historically around 3%.

This means that about 97 cents of every dollar received goes directly to helping fund needs-based scholarships and for memorials!
  • 33 Adelaide St, Hudson, NH, 03051 USA

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Craig Baker

Director

Tad Dionne

Director

Daniel Garrison

Director

Richard Howard

Director

Lori Lotti

Director

Nancy Phaneuf

Executive Director

Don Phaneuf

President

Megan Phaneuf

Vice President

Christina Phaneuf

Secretary

Barbara Johnson

Treasurer