In the current year, Paul Engler pays $$8,000$ to become a charter member of West Texas A&M University's Athletic Council. The membership ensures that Dr$.$ Engler will receive choice seating at all of the Buff's home basketball games. Also this year, Dr$.$ Engler pays $$2,200($the regular retail price$)$ for season tickets for himself. For these items, how much qualifies as a charitable contribution?

a$.$ $$0$

b$.$ $$6,400$

c$.$ $$8,000$

d$.$ $$10,200$