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The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of institutional isomorphism on organizational performance among non-profit organizations. Institutional theorists argue that institutionalized practices and procedures come to take on a rule-like status and function as powerful myths. Organizations are driven to incorporate the institutionalized practice and procedures and become isomorphic to their institutional environment. Organizations that become isomorphic to their institutional environment increase their legitimacy that makes acquisition of indispensable resources easier. Since organizational performance cannot be improved without the acquisition of resources, it is hypothesized that institutional isomorphism is positively related to organizational performance. The data are gathered from kindergartens in the City of Seoul and analyzed using regression analyses. The results partially support the positive effects of institutional isomorphism on organizational performance. The implications of the results an the limitations of the study are discussed.