; and (ii) to distribute written reports describing— (I) those activities; and (II) the scientific results derived from those activities. (5) Service of Federal employees A Federal employee may serve on a committee advisory to the Foundation and otherwise cooperate with and assist the Foundation in carrying out this Act, subject to the condition that the Federal employee shall not direct or control any activity of the Foundation. (6) Relationship with existing entities The Board may, in accordance with appropriate agreements, merge the Foundation with, acquire, or use the resources of an existing nonprofit private corporation that has a mission similar to the purpose of the Foundation described in subsection (b)(1). (7) Intellectual property rights The Board shall adopt written standards with respect to the ownership of any intellectual property rights derived from the collaborative efforts of the Foundation before the commencement of any collaborative efforts. (8) Transfer of funds The Board may transfer amounts to the Secretary, and the Secretary may accept transfers of amounts from the Foundation. (j) Support services The Secretary may provide facilities, utilities, and support services to the Foundation if it is determined by the Secretary to be advantageous to the research programs of the Department of Energy. (k) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 2018 and each fiscal year thereafter. 4. Establishment of for-profit subsidiaries (a) Establishment The Board may establish 1 or more for-profit subsidiaries, which may include an impact investment fund— (1) to stimulate economic development activities relating to the purpose of the Foundation described in section 3(b)(1)