Clapton contributes land to the American Red Cross for use as a future site for a new building down by the crossroads. His AGI is $$50,000.$ Clapton paid $$20,000$ for the land eight months ago but its market value at the date of contribution is $$25,000.$ With no special elections, Clapton's deductible contribution this year is:

A$)$ $$7,000.$

B$)$ $$18,000.$

C$)$ $$20,000.$

D$)$ $$25,000.$