Connecting Capital to Communities

Classic Lake specializes in structuring and deploying capital to drive transformative investments in underserved communities. We work with businesses, non-profits, real estate developers, municipalities, and investors to create sustainable economic growth and lasting impact.

Our Firm

We are a community and economic development firm that partners with mission-aligned organizations to plan, build, and finance impactful projects in historically underserved areas.

We act as both advisors and project stewards—offering owner’s representation, development management, and creative capital solutions tailored to each opportunity.

Since our founding, we've facilitated the deployment of over $950 million in investments using tax credits, grants, bonds, and diverse debt and equity structures. Our partners include municipal agencies, developers, small businesses, healthcare and education institutions, non-profits, and financial firms, working together to build stronger, more resilient communities.

Our Impact

At Classic Lake, we turn capital into transformative investments that strengthen communities, drive economic growth, and create lasting value. Our work expands access to education and healthcare, revitalizes commercial corridors, fuels small business expansion, and enhances critical infrastructure.

Through strategic investment and expert execution, we help our partners create jobs, attract capital, and build stronger, more resilient local economies—ensuring financial sustainability while delivering measurable community impact.

Our Services

Classic Lake delivers the financial and operational expertise to turn complex projects into reality. We structure and deploy capital, manage execution, and help our partners navigate challenges to ensure investments drive both financial and community returns.

Our services span from early-stage planning and NMTC advisory to project management and completion—grounded in a commitment to equity, impact, and long-term resilience.

We work alongside a diverse range of partners who share our commitment to driving meaningful impact.

Fisk University

Boys and Girls Club

Camarena Health Centers

Habitat for Humanity

Omni Family Health

Detroit Black Community Food Security Network

San Diego Rescue Mission

Alliance for Medical Outreach and Relief

Central Valley NMTC Fund

Heritage Housing Partners

Hope Enterprise Community Development Corporation

Kemper County School District

Kids Meals, Inc.

Logan Heights Community Development Corporation

Madera Unified School District

Marjaree Mason Center

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Healthcare

Memphis Rescue Mission

Merced County Rescue Mission

North Florida School of Special Education

Oakwood University

Omni Family Health

Ouachita Baptist University

San Diego Rescue Mission

SBCS

Southside Community Health Services

Three Square Food Bank

United Health Centers of San Joaquin Valley

V3 Sports

Fisk University • Boys and Girls Club • Camarena Health Centers • Habitat for Humanity • Omni Family Health • Detroit Black Community Food Security Network • San Diego Rescue Mission • Alliance for Medical Outreach and Relief • Central Valley NMTC Fund • Heritage Housing Partners • Hope Enterprise Community Development Corporation • Kemper County School District • Kids Meals, Inc. • Logan Heights Community Development Corporation • Madera Unified School District • Marjaree Mason Center • Martin Luther King Jr. Community Healthcare • Memphis Rescue Mission • Merced County Rescue Mission • North Florida School of Special Education • Oakwood University • Omni Family Health • Ouachita Baptist University • San Diego Rescue Mission • SBCS • Southside Community Health Services • Three Square Food Bank • United Health Centers of San Joaquin Valley • V3 Sports •

  • “Classic Lake’s diligence in underwriting, collecting and analyzing data, and dedication to quality were immediately evident. During the engagement, Mr. Walton became an integral part of our project team and was an excellent representative of our organization.”

    Brian Oxford, New Markets Manager, CAHEC

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Featured Project

One Southside

Southside Community Health Services, a Minneapolis Federally-Qualified Health Center, provides culturally responsive healthcare to over 11,000 low-income patients annually. Classic Lake facilitated $29.5 million in NMTC financing to help fund the construction of One Southside to expand medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services for their predominantly BIPOC community.

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