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
Classic Lake is a community and economic development firm dedicated to real estate development and business expansion in historically underserved communities.
We provide innovative capital solutions that generate measurable economic, social, and environmental benefits.
As a community and economic development firm with expertise in real estate development and business expansion in low-income communities, Classic Lake creates positive economic, social, and environmental impact through innovative capital solutions.
Our Mission
Our mission is to develop structured finance solutions for businesses and real estate development projects which produce positive economic returns for investors and stakeholders, as well as create social and environmental returns for the community.
Since Classic Lake was founded in 2014, we have deployed over $900 million of investments using tax credits, grants, bonds, and various debt and equity structures.
Our Services
Classic Lake provides investment structuring and advisory services to businesses, non-profits, real estate developers, municipalities, and investors. We specialize in the bridging public and private sources of capital . Classic Lake supports clients throughout the financing process from feasibility to compliance to ensure seamless, timely and cost-efficient closings.
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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.
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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.
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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 investment deals—protecting your interests and keeping transactions on track.
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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.
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We optimize financial strategies, from budgeting to funding, and deploy capital for real estate, business, and community projects, aligning investments with your goals for maximum impact.
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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.
Partners and Clients
Avenues for Youth
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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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Cristo Rey Network
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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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Azure Development
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Central Valley NMTC Fund
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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Shaquille O’Neal Foundation
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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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Avenues for Youth • Fisk University • Boys and Girls Club • Camarena Health Centers • Habitat for Humanity • Omni Family Health • Cristo Rey Network • Detroit Black Community Food Security Network • San Diego Rescue Mission • Alliance for Medical Outreach and Relief • Azure Development • 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 • Shaquille O’Neal Foundation • Southside Community Health Services • Three Square Food Bank • United Health Centers of San Joaquin Valley • V3 Sports •
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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