diff --git a/src/app/global/sideNavController.js b/src/app/global/sideNavController.js
index 7b61597be1..1e20a83c16 100644
--- a/src/app/global/sideNavController.js
+++ b/src/app/global/sideNavController.js
@@ -40,6 +40,6 @@ angular
         };
 
         $scope.isOrgOwner = function (org) {
-            return org.type === 0;
+            return org && org.type === 0;
         };
     });