In 2019, Gale and Cathy Alexander hosted an exchange student, Axel Muller, for 9 months. Axel was part of International Student Exchange Programs (a qualified organization). Axel attended tenth grade at the local high school. Gale and Cathy did not claim Axel as a dependent but paid the following items for Axels well-being: Food and clothing $1,500 Medical care 200 Fair market value of lodging 2,700 Entertainment 100 Total $4,500 Gale and Cathy have asked for your help in determining if any of the $4,500 can be deducted as a charitable contribution.