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 provide end-to-end project oversight, ensuring seamless planning and execution. Our team identifies and resolves organizational capacity gaps, tackles accounting and compliance challenges, and guides you toward improved operational effectiveness—ultimately creating a stronger foundation for growth and impact.

  • We manage all phases of your real estate endeavors—from site selection, due diligence, and acquisition to zoning, entitlements, and final execution. Acting as your dedicated representative, we oversee timelines, bid packages, and negotiations to ensure every step is handled with efficiency and expertise.

  • We offer specialized guidance for organizations seeking New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC). From assessing project eligibility to preparing compliant applications and managing ongoing requirements, our expertise helps secure the funding needed to drive transformative, community-focused projects.

  • We support investors, businesses, and developers through every stage of the transaction process. From assembling and reviewing documentation to coordinating closing communications, our services streamline the complexities of executing investments —protecting your interests and keeping transactions on track.

  • We optimize financial strategies, from budgeting to funding, and deploy capital for investors, real estate developers, businesses, and community projects, aligning investments with your goals for maximum impact.

  • We help investors develop and maintain a steady pipeline of real estate projects and small businesses tailored to their strategic impact goals. Our team supports underwriting, credit committee reviews, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring each opportunity aligns with both financial returns and meaningful community outcomes.

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

Fisk University

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Boys and Girls Club

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Camarena Health Centers

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Habitat for Humanity

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Omni Family Health

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Detroit Black Community Food Security Network

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San Diego Rescue Mission

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Alliance for Medical Outreach and Relief

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Central Valley NMTC Fund

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Heritage Housing Partners

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Hope Enterprise Community Development Corporation

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Kemper County School District

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Kids Meals, Inc.

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Logan Heights Community Development Corporation

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Madera Unified School District

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Marjaree Mason Center

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Martin Luther King Jr. Community Healthcare

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Memphis Rescue Mission

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Merced County Rescue Mission

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North Florida School of Special Education

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Oakwood University

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Omni Family Health

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Ouachita Baptist University

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San Diego Rescue Mission

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SBCS

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Southside Community Health Services

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Three Square Food Bank

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United Health Centers of San Joaquin Valley

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V3 Sports

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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

  • "UHC contracted with Classic Lake to assist UHC’s management on this complex transaction. Kyle’s vast knowledge of the program made it easier to close the NMTC transaction on time. UHC highly recommend Kyle as a consultant for providing advisory in NMTC financing to non-profit organizations”

    Jesús Rafael Maldonado, CFO, United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley

  • “Kyle's ability to break down a complex transaction into clear and simple steps was critically important to communicating the New Market Tax Credit requirements and benefits to our key donors and Board of Directors. Classic Lake demonstrated a genuine passion for Three Square's work, and food-insecure Southern Nevadans will have access to significantly more nutritious food because of him. Without hesitation I would recommend Kyle Walton and Classic Lake for anyone seeking investment structuring and advisory services."

    Tifani Walker, Chief Financial Officer

  • “Their New Markets Tax Credit expertise in particular has been invaluable to our firm and our clients. Kyle’s knowledge of complex requirements coupled with his patient, deliberate style brings clarity and certainty to the work at hand.”

    James A. Barrett Jr., President, JABarrett Company

  • “From the intake and marketing phase to allocation notification to transaction closing, Classic Lake did an excellent job assisting MLKCH in completing this transaction.”

    Dr. Elaine Bachelor, MD, CEO, Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital

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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