PHILADELPHIA, PA — Prelude Solutions and Steve Grandizio have been recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal for philanthropic impact connected to the company’s Prelude Cares Network initiative.
The publication named Prelude Solutions a 2026 Partners in Philanthropy Award winner alongside WBEC-East for philanthropic work supported through the Prelude Cares Network, according to the company.
Grandizio, managing director of the Prelude Cares Network and executive director of the nonprofit Little Smiles PA, was also selected as a 2026 Faces of Philanthropy honoree.
Prelude Solutions is a Philadelphia-based consulting firm that works with organizations to reduce telecom and technology expenses and improve vendor management.
The company said its Prelude Cares Network directs a portion of the firm’s earned revenue from consulting engagements to nonprofit partners.
Through its membership in The Satell Institute, Prelude committed $100,000 to WBEC-East to support programs for women-owned businesses.
According to the company, the funding will support certification access, executive education programs, and business development initiatives for women entrepreneurs.
“We’ve built Prelude on the belief that business success and community impact should grow together,” said Catherine Heaman, founder and chief executive officer of Prelude Solutions.
Grandizio was recognized for his nonprofit leadership with Little Smiles PA, which provides support programs for children in need.
“This honor represents the incredible work happening at Little Smiles and the growing impact of PCN,” Grandizio said.
Little Smiles PA and Sow Good Now, both members of the Prelude Cares Network, were also recognized among this year’s honorees.
The Philadelphia Business Journal previously named Prelude Solutions a 2025 Partners in Philanthropy honoree alongside Help Hope Live, according to the company.
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