In the current year, William made the following contributions:

Value of donated furniture to his church$$ $$500($cost $$1,000)$

Cash to a political candidate$400$

Out$-$of$-$pocket expenses to do charity work$300$

Cash to the city$$s volunteer fire department$200$

What is William$$s maximum allowable contribution deduction in the current year, before any AGI limitations$?$

Group of answer choices

$$1,000$

$$300$

$$900$

$$1,900$

$$500$

$$1,500$